To AKX?
Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The approach offers views of the city's unique mix of Soviet-era industrial architecture, modern developments, and the stark beauty of the surrounding arid plains.
The approach offers views of the city's unique mix of Soviet-era industrial architecture, modern developments, and the stark beauty of the surrounding arid plains.
The left side of the aircraft offers prime views of the UNESCO-protected Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve and the striking white salt crusts of Lake Tengiz shortly after departure from Astana.
The left side is superior primarily for the departure, offering unparalleled views of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, part of the Tien Shan range, which dominate the horizon south of Almaty.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Caspian Sea coastline during departure and typically provides a better angle of the Aktobe city center and the Ilek River during the final approach.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Samara Bend and the Zhiguli Mountains, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding plains, along with the best angle for the vast Volga River crossing.