From YKS?
Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers on the left side can witness the massive Lena River and its braided channels alongside the urban landscape of Yakutsk during the initial climb.
Passengers on the left side can witness the massive Lena River and its braided channels alongside the urban landscape of Yakutsk during the initial climb.
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Lena River valley shortly after takeoff and the dramatic transition from the Siberian plains to the rugged Stanovoy Highlands during descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Greater Khingan Range and is typically the best side to catch a glimpse of the Great Wall and the Beijing skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers superior views of the Lena Pillars shortly after takeoff, the rugged Stanovoy Range, and the potential for spectacular glimpses of Lake Baikal's eastern shore during the descent into Ulan-Ude.
The right side offers the most diverse geographic features, including the massive Lena and Aldan river systems shortly after takeoff and a spectacular aerial view of the winding Indigirka River during the descent into Chokurdakh.
The right side offers consistent, indirect lighting for photography and superior views of the dramatic Northern Ural Mountains and the vast Siberian river systems without sun glare.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography and prime views of Lake Ladoga during the descent into St. Petersburg.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Lena River's massive braided channels upon departure and a scenic approach over the Ob Reservoir near Novosibirsk.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography as it faces north, away from the direct sun glare, providing crisp views of the Siberian taiga, the Yenisey River, and the northern Ural peaks.
The left side provides a superior view of the Lena River shortly after takeoff and offers the best chance to see the massive Udachnaya open-pit diamond mine during the approach to Polyarny.
The Left Side offers superior views of the vast Lena River basin upon departure and the dramatic geographic transition over the Amur River as you cross from Russia into China.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the departing views of the Lena River and the high probability of seeing the massive Mir open-pit diamond mine on the final approach into Mirny.