Passengers can see the industrial sprawl of Norilsk and the rugged, snow-capped Putorana Plateau rising sharply from the Siberian tundra.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectaculΠ°r view of the Arctic coastline's edge and the northern slopes of the Ural Mountains, followed by a panoramic entry into the Moscow region.
The left side provides a breathtaking perspective of the Greater Caucasus Range and a chance to spot Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, during the final hour of flight.
While the left side captures the dramatic Putorana Plateau at takeoff, the right side offers superior long-term views of the mighty Yenisey River, the endless wetlands of the West Siberian Plain, and the expansive Ob Reservoir upon arrival.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Putorana Plateau's ancient basalt traps and the dramatic transition from the Arctic tundra to the dense Siberian taiga.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Ural Mountain range during the descent into Yekaterinburg and better views of the massive Ob River system's floodplains.
Provides the most dramatic views of the central Ural Mountains ridge and the iconic Samara Bend on the Volga River during the final approach.
The left side offers a superior view of the Putorana Plateau's unique flat-topped mountains and the rugged Eastern Sayan range during the descent into Abakan.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Northern Ural Mountains and the unique hydrological patterns of the Ob River Gulf and Gorky Reservoir.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the major Siberian river systems and a superior perspective of St. Petersburg's historic center on most arrival patterns.
Flying south from the Arctic Circle, the right side offers a superior perspective of the Ural Mountains and the dramatic transition from tundra to dense taiga.
The left side offers a superior view of the industrial scale of Norilsk upon takeoff, followed by a more direct perspective of the Putorana Plateau foothills and the crossing of the Ural Mountains into Europe.