The left side provides a scenic approach over the massive Amur River, offering a clear view of the iconic Khabarovsk Bridge featured on the 5,000-ruble note.
The Left Side is superior primarily due to the unparalleled views of Lake Baikal immediately after departure from Irkutsk, followed by the dramatic peaks of the Stanovoy Highlands.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the journey, including a spectacular passage past the northern shores of Lake Baikal and the winding Amur River along the Chinese border.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic geographical features of the Russian Far East, including the vast Sanjiang Plain and the dramatic confluence of the Amur and Ussuri Rivers during the final approach.
The right side provides a breathtaking front-row seat to the rugged Siberian interior, showcasing the dramatic Kolyma and Dzhugdzhur mountain ranges that are often missed from the sea-facing side.
The left side offers an unparalleled vantage point for the northern basin of Lake Baikal and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Stanovoy Highlands.
The right side offers an unrivaled front-row seat to the massive Kamchatka volcanoes immediately after takeoff, followed by the rugged northern coastline of the Khabarovsk region.
The right side is the superior choice for this transcontinental journey, offering a prime view of Lake Baikal and the best perspective for the sunrise over the Russian Far East.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Amur River, which serves as the international border between Russia and China, culminating in a spectacular view of the historic Khabarovsk Bridge.
The right side offers a superior variety of scenery, transitioning from the northern Sakhalin landscapes across the Tatar Strait to the UNESCO-listed Sikhote-Alin mountains and the dramatic Amur River delta.
The left side offers superior views of the Lena River's expansive braided channels shortly after takeoff, followed by the most dramatic sections of the Stanovoy Mountains and a scenic approach over the Amur River confluence.
The left side offers a stunning combination of rugged Arctic coastlines, the frigid Sea of Okhotsk, and a unique aerial perspective of the remote port city of Magadan.
The right side offers superior views of the winding Amur River, which serves as the international border with China, along with the scenic approach into Khabarovsk over the river delta.