Passengers will fly over the winding Selenga River valley, offering views of the surrounding Siberian steppe and the distant Khamar-Daban mountain range.
The right side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the vast expanse of Lake Baikal, including the dramatic source of the Angara River and the deep blue depths of the world's deepest lake.
The right side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake on Earth, providing iconic views of the shoreline and the Angara River outflow.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of Lake Baikal immediately after departure and provides a better perspective of the rugged Northern Ural Mountains during the cruise.
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, the heart of the Gobi Desert, and iconic segments of the Great Wall of China during the descent into Beijing.
The right side provides an expansive view of the northern reaches of Lake Baikal and the source of the Angara River, which are the most iconic sights on this route.
The left side offers a superior view of the southern tip of Lake Baikal immediately after takeoff, followed by clear vistas of major Siberian cities like Novosibirsk and the historic architecture of Kazan as you cross the Volga.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of Northern Lake Baikal and the Barguzin Mountains shortly after takeoff, followed by expansive views of the Lena River valley upon descent.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Siberian terrain and the massive plateaus of the Russian Far East. It also benefits from better lighting conditions, as the sun typically remains on the southern side of the aircraft for this eastbound route.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic mountain ranges and the Ingoda River valley during the approach into Chita, while avoiding direct southern sunlight glare.
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, including the winding Selenga River valley, the rugged southern Siberian mountain ranges, and a spectacular aerial view of Hulun Lake during the descent into Manzhouli.