The left side offers a scenic approach over the historic city center and the dense urban sprawl of Damascus, framed by the rugged peaks of the Anti-Lebanon Mountains in the distance.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the volcanic activity of the Alaska Peninsula upon departure and the expansive crossing of the Black Sea and Anatolian Plateau before landing in Damascus.
The left side offers the most dramatic geological contrasts, featuring the massive Tuwaiq Escarpment at departure and the snow-capped Anti-Lebanon mountains during the arrival phase.