The left side offers a view of the Novy Urengoy city skyline and the winding patterns of the Sede-Yakha River as the plane approaches.
The left side offers a superior view of the Ural Mountains as the flight heads north, providing a dramatic contrast between the rugged peaks and the vast Siberian lowlands.
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the Northern Ural Mountains and the striking transition from the Russian taiga into the frozen, lake-dotted Arctic tundra of the Yamal Peninsula.
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the Northern Ural Mountains and the vast, water-rich landscape of the West Siberian Plain, including the mouth of the Ob River as you descend into the Arctic region.
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling West Siberian Plain, featuring an intricate mosaic of thousands of thermokarst lakes and the spectacular industrial glow of the Yamal gas fields.
The right side offers a superior view of the Novosibirsk cityscape immediately after takeoff and dramatic perspectives of the winding Ob River as you head deep into the Siberian north.
The Left Side is superior for this route because it offers a direct view of the rugged Northern Ural Mountains and the unique permafrost formations of the Arctic tundra while avoiding the direct glare of the sun which typically stays to the south.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the vast Ob River basin and provides the best lighting during the late afternoon sunsets common on this northbound route.
The left side provides a clearer view of the Volga River's majestic bends and the more prominent ridges of the Ural Mountains during the crossing into Siberia.
The right side offers a more scenic perspective of the Omsk urban area upon departure and provides better views of the vast Ob River basin and the sprawling gas infrastructure near Novy Urengoy.
The left side offers superior views of the massive Ob River delta near departure and better opportunities to see the Gulf of Ob and the Taz Estuary, providing a more diverse water-dominated landscape.