During the descent, the left side offers the best vantage point of the city center and the distinctive meandering loops of the Ural River before the final approach into the airfield.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological formations of the Mangystau region, including the Ustyurt Plateau's white cliffs and the deep Karagiye Depression.
The right side offers the most consistent views of the meandering Ural River, which serves as the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia, and provides a scenic contrast against the arid steppe.
The left side offers superior views of the UNESCO-listed Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve shortly after takeoff and the winding Ural River during the final descent.