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 right side offers superior views of the Southern Ural Mountains' transition and the vast, shimmering reservoirs of the Volga River system, providing more topographic variety than the southern route.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Astana skyline during takeoff and a superior perspective of the organized agricultural patterns and the Ishim River during the journey toward Kostanay.
The left side offers a more dramatic transition from the northern steppes to the southern mountain ranges, featuring views of the distant Tien Shan and the rugged Karatau ridges during descent.
The left side of the aircraft provides the most consistent views of the capital city's modern architecture upon takeoff and the winding Irtysh River valley during the descent into Semey.
The left side offers superior views of the UNESCO-listed Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve shortly after takeoff and the winding Ural River during the final descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve's wetland systems and the historic Ulytau mountain range during the descent into Zhezkazgan.
The right side offers a superior view of the unique salt lakes of the Saryarka region, including the massive Lake Tengiz, and provides a clearer perspective of the Syr Darya river winding through the desert upon descent into Kyzylorda.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Astana skyline immediately after takeoff and provides a better perspective of the Irtysh River's winding wetlands during the approach into Pavlodar.
The left side offers the most diverse scenery, including the sprawling Korgalzhyn wetlands shortly after takeoff and the distant horizon of the Caspian Sea during the descent into Atyrau.
The left side offers a superior view of Astana's futuristic skyline upon departure and follows the scenic curves of the Irtysh River during the approach to Omsk.