The right side offers a spectacular view of the Victory Park monuments on Sokolovaya Mountain and the riverfront before the aircraft touches down on the high plateau.
The left side provides the most iconic views, featuring the majestic Mount Ararat during departure and the peak of Mount Elbrus while crossing the Greater Caucasus range.
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Volga River, the dramatic Samara Bend, and the industrial heartland of central Russia, along with better perspective on the Yekaterinburg skyline during departure.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for observing the intricate meanders of the Oka River shortly after takeoff and offers the best angle of the massive Volga River and the Engels bridge during the final approach into Saratov.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Carpathian foothills early in the flight and provides a spectacular view of the winding Volga River and the Saratov Reservoir during the final descent.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Greater Caucasus Mountains including Mount Elbrus during departure, as well as a prime view of the Volga River and the main Saratov city center during the descent.