On approach, passengers on the left side can spot the historic Silk Road architecture and the Ulugh Beg Observatory against the backdrop of the Zeravshan mountains.
The left side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geological features of Central Asia, including the rugged Sayan Mountains and the majestic snow-capped Tian Shan range.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Russian plains transitioning into the vast Kazakh steppes, concluding with a dramatic descent alongside the snow-capped Pamir-Alay mountain ranges near the Uzbek border.
The Right Side is preferred for its dramatic crossing of the Caspian Sea coastline and the striking, lunar-like landscapes of the Ustyurt Plateau.
The left side offers a more scenic perspective of the Turkestan and Zarafshan mountain ranges that border the flight path to the south, providing a dramatic contrast to the northern plains.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic environmental transformation of the Aral Sea basin and the rugged cliffs of the Ustyurt Plateau.