Passengers on the left side will likely see the urban layout of Petropavlovsk and the prominent, winding curves of the Ishim River as the plane gains altitude.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the massive Lake Balkhash and the dramatic approach over the Kapchagay Reservoir towards the Tian Shan mountains.
The left side offers superior views of the vast salt lakes and a better angle of the Astana skyline during the final approach into the capital.