The left side offers a panoramic view of Arkhangelsk's city center and the historic riverfront as the aircraft aligns for its final approach over the water.
The Right Side offers an iconic view of the Solovetsky Monastery upon takeoff and a more comprehensive perspective of the Northern Dvina River delta and Arkhangelsk port facilities during the descent.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the vast expanses of Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega, alongside the rugged Karelian taiga.
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the Arctic coastline, the vast Pechora River delta, and the transition from tundra to the White Sea's Mezen and Dvina Bays.
The right side offers a superior view of the historic Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea and better perspectives of the inland lakes and the expansive Northern Dvina delta during the final approach.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it provides a better angle for viewing the winding Northern Dvina river and the city of Arkhangelsk upon approach, alongside potential views of the Volga River basin earlier in the flight.
The right side provides a superior view of the unique transition between the subarctic taiga and the maritime landscapes of the White Sea, including the complex Northern Dvina delta on approach.