Passengers will see the expansive Western Siberian landscape and the winding Tura River as the aircraft climbs above the industrial and residential outskirts of Tyumen.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, offering a majestic view of Mount Elbrus (Europe's highest peak) mid-flight and an unparalleled perspective of the iconic Mount Ararat during the descent into Yerevan.
The right side of the aircraft offers unparalleled views of the massive Ob River system, its complex meanders, and the confluence with the Irtysh River, which are the primary geographic highlights of the West Siberian Plain.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Lake Ladoga and the historical transition across the Ural Mountains into Europe.
The right side offers superior views of the massive Irtysh River's meandering path and the spectacular confluence where it joins the Ob River near Khanty-Mansiysk.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the higher Southern Ural peaks, including Mount Iremel, and the pristine lake systems of the Chelyabinsk region.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic rise of the Western Tien Shan mountains and the verdant landscapes of the Fergana Valley entrance during the descent.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Siberian plains to the towering Tien Shan mountain ranges upon arrival in Uzbekistan.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Ob River system, the intricate network of Siberian waterways, and the unique industrial architecture of the Russian oil and gas heartland.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the vast Ob River basin and provides the best lighting during the late afternoon sunsets common on this northbound route.
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Ob River crossing and the unique industrial glow of the West Siberian oil fields, which are particularly dramatic during night flights.
The right side provides a more comprehensive view of the winding Ob River system and the vast, lake-strewn landscapes of the West Siberian Plain.
The right side offers a superior view of the vast Siberian steppe, the massive Lake Chany system, and the scenic Ob Reservoir during the descent into Novosibirsk.