Passengers on the left side can view the expansive Kazakh steppe and the rising modern skyline of Astana, including the iconic tent-shaped Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Caucasus mountain peaks and the most iconic views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's skyline during the descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the massive Lake Balkhash and the most dramatic perspective of the Tien Shan mountains during the final descent into Almaty.
The right side is the clear winner for this route, offering a front-row seat to the southern Ural Mountains early in the flight and the iconic aerial tour of London's landmarks upon arrival at Heathrow.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic geographical features of Central Asia and Northern China, including the snow-capped Tianshan Mountains, the vast Gobi Desert, and potential views of the Great Wall during the descent into Beijing.
The Right Side offers superior views of the northern Russian geography, the massive Rybinsk Reservoir, and a more favorable angle for the approach over Lake Ladoga into the historic city of St. Petersburg.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Ustyurt Plateau and the architectural skyline of Baku during the final approach.
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged granite formations of the Kazakh Uplands and a spectacular aerial view of the Altai foothills and the Bukhtarma reservoir upon descent.
The right side offers spectacular views of the turquoise Lake Balkhash and the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan mountain range as you approach Western China.
The right side offers a superior view of the UNESCO-listed Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve early in the flight and provides a spectacular perspective of the rugged Karatau Mountains during the descent into Taraz.
The left side offers superior views of the vast Kazakh steppe, the turquoise expanses of Lake Balkhash to the east, and the dramatic rising peaks of the Trans-Ili Alatau and Tien Shan ranges as you descend into Bishkek.
The left side of the aircraft offers prime views of the UNESCO-protected Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve and the striking white salt crusts of Lake Tengiz shortly after departure from Astana.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Zagros Mountains in Iran and the iconic urban landscape of the UAE including the Dubai skyline during the final approach.