The left side offers a better vantage point for spotting the urban layout of Tomsk and the surrounding taiga landscapes during the final descent.
The right side offers superior views of major Russian cities along the Volga, the more developed regions of the Ural Mountains, and better lighting for the massive Siberian river systems during eastbound daylight flights.
The left side provides the most scenic experience by avoiding direct sun glare on this eastbound route while offering superior views of the Northern Ural mountain peaks and the intricate Ob River system.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more scenic experience, featuring the majestic Yenisei River shortly after takeoff from Krasnoyarsk and a clearer panoramic view of Tomsk and the Tom River during the final descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the industrial heartbeat of the region near Surgut and a better perspective of the vast Vasyugan Swamp and the approach into Tomsk along the Tom River.