Sitting on the left side provides views of the distant Nuratau Mountains and the striking contrast between the desert plains and the irrigated agricultural lands surrounding the city.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the transition from the lush Russian plains to the arid Caspian basin and the striking desert topographies of Uzbekistan.
The right side offers more dramatic geological transitions, including the descent into the Zarafshan Valley and superior views of the Ustyurt Plateau's rugged cliff edges and the lower Volga region.
The left side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the rugged peaks of the Nurata Mountains and the lush agricultural ribbons of the Zarafshan River valley.