An approach from the northeast provides excellent views of the Kama River's curves and the central urban districts of Perm before touching down south of the city.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Dubai coastline upon departure, followed by a dramatic traversal of the Zagros Mountains and the western coastline of the Caspian Sea.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the historic Golden Ring cities and the spectacular confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers at Nizhny Novgorod.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the Russian North's vast water systems, including Lake Ladoga and the Kama Reservoir, while avoiding the direct glare of the sun which sits to the south for most of this eastbound journey.
The right side provides superior views of major urban centers and the expansive river networks of Central Russia, including the confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers and the approach into the Kama River valley.
The right side offers a superior view of the major river systems, including the dramatic confluence in Nizhny Novgorod and the winding Kama River upon descent.