Passengers can see the industrial landscape of Ust-Kamenogorsk and the winding Irtysh River, with the foothills of the Altay Mountains rising in the distance.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Altai and Dzungarian mountain ranges, culminating in the breathtaking approach toward the snow-capped Trans-Ili Alatau peaks surrounding Almaty.
The right side of the aircraft provides superior views of the winding Irtysh River and the dramatic foothills of the Altai Mountains during the initial climb and descent.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography on this westbound route, featuring the receding Altai foothills, the dramatic Samara Bend of the Volga River, and better views of the southern Ural Mountains.
The left side offers superior views of the winding Irtysh River immediately after departure and provides a better angle of the rugged Saryarka (Kazakh Uplands) during the cruise phase.
The right side offers a superior view of the winding Irtysh River valley and the industrial transformation of the landscape as you approach the mining centers of Central Kazakhstan.