To KZN?

The flight follows the longitudinal axis of the Volga River. The right side is superior for viewing the dramatic Samara Bend, the lush Volga-Akhtuba floodplain, and the massive Kuybyshev Reservoir.

The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the dramatic Fann Mountains shortly after takeoff, followed by a clear perspective of the vast Kyzylkum Desert and the distant, haunting remnants of the Aral Sea.

While both sides offer views of the Russian heartland, the right side provides a superior perspective of the massive Rybinsk Reservoir and the dramatic approach over the Volga River confluence near Kazan.

The left side provides a superior perspective of the dramatic Zagros Mountains in Iran and the majestic Caucasus range, along with a clearer view of the Volga River's vast reservoirs during the descent into Kazan.

The right side offers a more scenic approach into Kazan, featuring expansive views of the Volga River's widest points and the dense forests of the Meshchera lowlands.

The left side offers a superior view of the Istanbul coastline during departure and provides the best angle for the dramatic Volga River landscapes and the Kazan Kremlin upon final approach.

The right side offers superior lighting for photography on this northbound route and features the iconic silhouette of Mount Damavand and the vast Caspian Sea.

The right side offers the most dramatic variety, beginning with the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and concluding with a magnificent view of the Volga River and the Kazan Kremlin during the descent.

The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Western Tian Shan mountains immediately after departure, followed by the rolling vistas of the Southern Urals and the expansive Kama River basin.

The right side offers a superior view of the Ufa cityscape upon departure and provides the most direct vantage point for the Kazan Kremlin and central Kazan landmarks during the descent.

The right side offers spectacular views of the Tien Shan mountains during the initial climb and a superior perspective of the Kazan Kremlin and the Volga-Kama confluence during the final approach.

The right side is superior for its immediate proximity to the dramatic Chatkal mountain ranges after takeoff and the expansive views of the Kama River system upon the descent into Kazan.