Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alma-ata to Muscat. While Almaty's takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery, the flight path from Almaty to Muscat spends most of its duration crossing the Ustyurt Plateau and Turkmen desert—flat, featureless terrain with minimal landmarks. The right side benefits from a more scenic landing approach into Muscat with the Hajar Mountains and Arabian Sea coastline providing genuine visual drama during descent. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage on the left.

During takeoff from Almaty (ALA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Almaty sits in a dramatic mountain setting. The left side (south/southwest) offers immediate views of the Trans-Ili Alatau range rising steeply from the city's southern edge, with snow-capped peaks visible during climb-out. The right side faces the flat Kazakh steppe extending northward. Notable sights include: Trans-Ili Alatau peaks (Big Almaty Lake visible on clear days), Almaty city grid and urban sprawl, Turgen Gorge to the southeast.

When landing at Seeb International (MCT), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach to Muscat from the northwest crosses the Hajar Mountains and descends toward the Muscat coastline. The right side (northeast/east) captures the dramatic transition from the rocky Hajar range to the Arabian Sea, with Muscat's harbor and coastal development visible during final descent. The left side faces inland desert and mountains with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Hajar Mountains (Oman's spine), Muscat harbor and port facilities, Arabian Sea coastline, Muscat city sprawl along the coast.

The flight from Almaty (ALA) to Seeb International (MCT) takes 4h 50m.

Ustyurt Plateau (flat, arid, minimal features), Caspian Sea's eastern shore (distant, appears as a thin line on horizon), Turkmen desert and salt flats, Kopet Dagh Mountains (far to the south, barely visible), Persian Gulf coastline approaching Oman, Strait of Hormuz region