From SCO?
Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers will see the stark contrast between the vast turquoise Caspian Sea and the Mangystau desert, with clear views of Aktau's coastal industrial zones.
Passengers will see the stark contrast between the vast turquoise Caspian Sea and the Mangystau desert, with clear views of Aktau's coastal industrial zones.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Greater Caucasus Mountains and the stunning transition from the Caspian Sea to the Bosphorus.
The left side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the distant but majestic peaks of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and the possibility of spotting Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, to the south.
While both sides offer a stark, beautiful look at Central Asian geography, the right side is superior for the spectacular arrival into Almaty, where the massive snow-capped peaks of the Trans-Ili Alatau range dominate the horizon.
The left side provides a clearer view of the North Aral Sea and the dramatic limestone escarpments of the Ustyurt Plateau, while benefiting from better lighting conditions on this eastbound route.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, including potential sightings of Mount Elbrus, alongside the stunning blue expanse of the Caspian Sea.
The right side offers superior scenery, featuring the dramatic silhouettes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and the industrial intrigue of Caspian offshore platforms.
The left side offers a stunning transition from the vast Caspian Sea to the rugged Lesser Caucasus, culminating in the most iconic view of Mount Ararat during the final approach into Yerevan.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological formations of the Mangystau region, including the Ustyurt Plateau's white cliffs and the deep Karagiye Depression.
The Right Side offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Greater Caucasus Mountain range, featuring some of the highest peaks in Europe and the rugged coastline of the Caspian Sea.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the most dramatic geographic transitions, including the Caspian shoreline, the vast Volga Delta, and the historic landscape of southern Russia.
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Volga River Delta, the historic city of Astrakhan, and the winding course of the Volga River, providing more topographical variety compared to the open steppe on the left.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the receding Caspian coastline and the dramatic northern escarpments of the Ustyurt Plateau, especially when the sun is positioned in the south.