The left side provides a premier view of the Vladivostok city center, the Golden Horn Bay, and the iconic bridges as the aircraft approaches from over the sea.
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Amur River upon departure, the expansive Lake Khanka on the Chinese border, and the iconic coastal approach into Vladivostok via Amur Bay.
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, the massive Shanghai metropolis, and a unique perspective of the Korean coastline before the scenic approach into Vladivostok's Peter the Great Gulf.
The right side offers a more consistent view of the Japanese landmass during the initial climb and provides a stunning perspective of the rugged Russian coastline and Ussuri Bay during the descent into Vladivostok.