Passengers on the left can view the Minsk city skyline, the Svisloch River, and the distinctive geometric architecture of the National Library during a northwest departure.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from Eastern European woodlands to the vast Kazakh Steppe, including the best views of the Volga River curves.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers views of historical Smolensk and a much higher probability of seeing the iconic Moscow City skyline during the approach to Sheremetyevo.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Belarusian lake district after takeoff and provides an iconic view of the Riga city skyline and the Daugava River during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the 'Minsk Sea' shortly after departure and provides a more direct perspective of the historic Vilnius city center and the Neris River during the northern approach into VNO.
The left side is generally superior as it offers a more frequent perspective of the Smolensk urban area and a higher probability of viewing the distant Moscow City skyline during the northern arrival patterns into Domodedovo.