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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Departing towards the west, the left side offers a stunning panorama of the ancient city center, including the turquoise domes of the Registan and Gur-e-Amir.
Departing towards the west, the left side offers a stunning panorama of the ancient city center, including the turquoise domes of the Registan and Gur-e-Amir.
The right side offers a spectacular journey over the dramatic landscapes of Central Asia and Siberia, including the towering Altai Mountains and the unique crescent shape of Lake Balkhash.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Nuratau mountains immediately after takeoff and a more direct view of the Aral Sea basin and the vast, shifting colors of the Kazakh steppe.
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the rugged Turkestan Range and the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Western Tien Shan mountains during the approach to Tashkent.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the most historically significant views of the receding Aral Sea basin and the most iconic aerial perspective of St. Petersburg's historic center upon approach.
The left side offers a more diverse geographic display, featuring the red sands of the Kyzylkum Desert and the distant, haunting expanses of the Aral Sea basin transition.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography as the sun is typically positioned to the south and west. It provides a better view of the massive Aydar Lake system shortly after takeoff and the southern foothills of the Ural Mountains during the cruise phase.