During the final approach, this side frequently offers views of the Moscow Canal and the distant city skyline, including the Ostankino Tower and the Moscow City skyscraper district.
The right side provides an unparalleled front-row seat to the majestic Karakoram and Pamir mountain ranges shortly after departure, offering some of the most dramatic alpine scenery on earth.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic landscapes of the North Atlantic, including the southern tip of Greenland, the volcanic terrain of Iceland, and the majestic fjords of Norway, topped with high potential for the Aurora Borealis on night flights.
The left side offers superior views of the Arctic landscapes, specifically the massive Greenland ice sheet and the volcanic terrain of Iceland, while providing the best vantage point for the Aurora Borealis.
The right side offers a superior view of the Great Rift Valley, the Dead Sea, and the varied terrain of central Turkey and southern Russia.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior lighting for photography as it faces north, away from the direct sun. This side provides dramatic views of the northern Kamchatka volcanoes upon departure and the vast, rugged Arctic-Siberian wilderness throughout the flight.
The Left Side is superior for this transoceanic route, offering spectacular views of Greenland's ice sheets, the volcanic landscapes of Iceland, and the dramatic Norwegian fjords before crossing into Russia.
The left side is superior due to the breathtaking immediate departure views of the Tien Shan mountains and the dramatic crossing of the Volga River.
The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of the high-altitude mountain ranges in Central Asia, including the Tien Shan, and a better view of the Volga River basin during the descent into Moscow.
The left side is the clear winner for this trans-Siberian journey, offering a spectacular view of Lake Baikal and the primary mountain ranges of the Russian Far East.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geographic features of the high-latitude Great Circle route, including the Greenland ice sheet, the rugged Norwegian coast, and the best vantage point for the Aurora Borealis during night flights.
The right side provides a dramatic perspective of Warsaw's skyline shortly after takeoff and typically offers the most iconic views of the Moscow City financial district during the final descent into Sheremetyevo.
The left side offers superior, direct views of the highest Alpine massifs including Mont Blanc, followed by excellent perspectives of Central European cities and the Russian capital's northern outskirts.