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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
During takeoff, passengers on the right can spot the iconic Moscow City skyscraper district and the expansive urban sprawl as the plane banks toward its destination.
During takeoff, passengers on the right can spot the iconic Moscow City skyscraper district and the expansive urban sprawl as the plane banks toward its destination.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Moscow skyline upon departure and the iconic landmarks of central Berlin during the final approach into Tegel.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks, including the Oka river meanders and the stunning city panorama of Nizhny Novgorod upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Caucasus Mountains, the unique geological folds of the Zagros range in Iran, and a high probability of seeing the iconic Dubai skyline during the approach to Al Maktoum.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Bosphorus crossing, the scattered jewels of the Cyclades islands, and the dramatic northern coastline of Crete upon descent.
The left side is significantly more scenic, offering a front-row seat to the Greater Caucasus Mountains, including the majestic Mount Elbrus, due to the eastern bypass route currently used for this corridor.
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the southern reaches of the Ural Mountains, the major river confluences of the Volga and Kama, and a superior view of the Yenisei River upon the final approach into Krasnoyarsk.
The left side offers a superior view of the Moscow skyline during departure and the architectural landmarks of the modern Astana city center upon arrival. It also provides a better angle for the rolling foothills of the Southern Urals.
The left side is preferred for its dramatic views of the High Tatra mountain range and the scenic approach over the Danube river valley towards Vienna.
The left side offers a superior view of the massive Volga River crossing at Saratov and provides a prime perspective of the Ural River, which serves as the geographic border between Europe and Asia.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Sayan Mountains during the descent and provides better visibility of the industrial heartlands and river confluences along the southern flight corridor.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Moscow outskirts upon departure and provides a sweeping panorama of the 'Samara Sea' (Kuybyshev Reservoir) and the northern slopes of the Zhiguli Mountains during the descent.
The Right Side offers superior views of major urban landmarks, including the confluence of Russia's greatest rivers and a more dramatic perspective of the Ural mountain range during the descent into Yekaterinburg.