During the descent, the right side offers views of Urgench's urban landscape and the surrounding agricultural fields that define the Khorezm region. On clear days, the ancient mud-brick walls and minarets of Khiva may be spotted in the distance to the southwest.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain ranges in Europe and Asia, including the spectacular Italian Dolomites and the towering Greater Caucasus range featuring Mount Elbrus.
The right side offers spectacular views of the European Alps shortly after departure, followed by the towering peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and the vast expanse of the Caspian Sea.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the transition from the Tashkent oasis to the ancient cities of Khorezm, including potential views of Khiva's walls during descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Volga River bends, the intricate Volga Delta, and the dramatic geological formations of the Ustyurt Plateau before descending into the Khiva oasis.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the vast Caspian Sea coastline and the dramatic, alien-like landscapes of the Ustyurt Plateau as you cross from Russia into Central Asia.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Ustyurt Plateau escarpments and a high probability of spotting the ancient walled city of Khiva during the final descent into Urgench.