The descent provides a clear view of the Volga River and the monumental 'The Motherland Calls' statue at Mamayev Kurgan.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Dubai skyline upon departure, the rugged Zagros Mountains, and the majestic Great Caucasus range during the mid-flight segment.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the highest peaks of the Greater Caucasus range, including distant views of Mount Elbrus and closer sightings of Mount Kazbek during the northern transit.
The right side offers a superior mix of environmental history and iconic landmarks, including the remnants of the Aral Sea, the crossing of the Ural River border between Asia and Europe, and a likely view of the massive Motherland Calls monument during the Volgograd approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic ecological transition of the Aral Sea basin, the stark cliffs of the Ustyurt Plateau, and the majestic approach over the Volga River.
The left side offers superior views of the Moscow urban sprawl upon departure and the majestic Volga River as you approach Volgograd, including the massive Volzhsky Dam.
The right side provides a superior view of the massive Tsimlyansk Reservoir and the dramatic approach into the Volga River valley, including the Volgograd city skyline.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Ustyurt Plateau escarpments and the stark, haunting remnants of the southern Aral Sea basin.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Volga river basin and the massive Volgograd Reservoir, along with a high chance of seeing the 'Motherland Calls' monument on approach.
The right side offers superior views of the massive Tsimlyansk Reservoir and the historic Volga-Don Canal engineering works during the approach to Volgograd.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Volga River and the massive Volgograd Reservoir during the descent, often providing a glimpse of the city's iconic Motherland Calls monument.