On the left side, travelers can see the city's skyline and northern residential districts during a standard approach from the west.
The right side of the aircraft offers an immediate and breathtaking panorama of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, featuring some of Europe's highest peaks, before transitioning into the vast agricultural heartland of Eastern Europe.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Greater Caucasus mountain range, including potential sightings of Mount Elbrus, and provides a better perspective of the Caspian Sea coastline and the dramatic Iranian plateau.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers sweeping views of the Bosphorus and the European side of Istanbul shortly after takeoff, followed by a better perspective of the Dnieper River basin in central Ukraine.
The right side is favored for the spectacular departure views of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, and the high probability of spotting the snow-capped peak of Mount Ararat.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the High Tatras' jagged peaks and the winding Dnieper River, complemented by the beautiful agricultural patterns of central Ukraine.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, including the shimmering Dnipro River and the golden domes of its historic cathedrals during the mid-flight transit.
The right side offers superior views of the Dnieper River's wide basins shortly after takeoff and provides a direct line of sight to the historic city of Poltava and the meandering Vorskla River mid-flight.
The right side offers superior views of the Moscow outskirts upon departure and a clearer perspective of the Kharkiv city center during the final approach, along with better lighting during afternoon flights.