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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers will see the expansive Kazakh steppe meeting the southern edges of Semey and the prominent curves of the Irtysh River.
Passengers will see the expansive Kazakh steppe meeting the southern edges of Semey and the prominent curves of the Irtysh River.
The right side is superior for this southbound journey as it provides an extended, stunning view of Lake Balkhash—one of Asia's largest lakes—and the impressive Kapshagay Reservoir shortly before landing.
The right side offers a more dramatic view of the Kalbinsky Range and the southern rugged cliffs surrounding the Shulbinsk Reservoir as the flight moves toward the Altai mountains.
The right side offers immediate views of the Irtysh River and the iconic suspension bridge in Semey, followed by a superior vantage point of Astana's futuristic skyline and the Ishim River on the final approach.