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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers on the right side can enjoy views of the Gulf of Finland and the Peterhof area during a westward departure.
Passengers on the right side can enjoy views of the Gulf of Finland and the Peterhof area during a westward departure.
The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the urban sprawl of St. Petersburg upon departure, the dramatic sweep of the Volga River near Saratov, and the mesmerizing transition from the Russian steppe into the vibrant orange dunes of the Kyzylkum Desert.
The left side provides a spectacular view of Lake Ladoga shortly after takeoff from St. Petersburg and offers the most dramatic perspective of the Ural mountain transition as you approach Yekaterinburg.
The left side offers superior views of the historic imperial suburbs of St. Petersburg upon departure and better lighting for the varied agricultural and wetland landscapes of Eastern Europe throughout the journey.
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the Baltic coastline, several European cities, and the rolling terrain of Central Germany, whereas the right side is dominated by open water for most of the flight duration.
The left side provides a superior view of the Caspian Sea coastline upon arrival and offers great views of the Neva River and potentially Lake Ladoga shortly after takeoff.
The left side provides a spectacular view of the Rybinsk Reservoir's northern reaches and a more direct perspective of Yaroslavl's historic architecture during the descent into Tunoshna.
The right side offers a more scenic perspective of the Gulf of Finland coastline, the historic border fortresses at Narva, and a broader expanse of Lake Peipus.
The right side offers superior views of the massive Lake Peipus system on the Estonian border and a clear look at the historic Pskov fortress and the city of Minsk on arrival.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the Russian North's vast water systems, including Lake Ladoga and the Kama Reservoir, while avoiding the direct glare of the sun which sits to the south for most of this eastbound journey.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for witnessing the transition from northern wetlands to the fertile southern steppes, including the expansive Don River basin and the urban sprawl of Central Russia.
The right side offers a superior view of the Gulf of Finland upon departure from Pulkovo and a more frequent perspective of the sprawling Lake Ilmen and the Moscow City skyscrapers during the approach to Domodedovo.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography on southbound flights and provides a panoramic view of the Voronezh Reservoir and city center during the final approach descent.