Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Tashkent. While both sides score equally, the right side edges ahead for the landing approach. Tashkent's descent provides genuine terrain drama with the Tian Shan foothills and the visual contrast between desert, irrigated plains, and mountains. Abu Dhabi's takeoff is scenic but brief; the right side's sustained mountain and agricultural scenery during the critical landing phase makes it the better choice for a 3+ hour flight.

During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Abu Dhabi's coastal departure offers immediate urban and maritime scenery. Left-side seats capture the Persian Gulf coastline, the city's waterfront development, and the contrast between urban sprawl and desert immediately after takeoff. Notable sights include: Abu Dhabi city skyline and Corniche waterfront, Persian Gulf coastline, Saadiyat Island development, transition to desert interior.

When landing at Yuzhny (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tashkent's approach from the south provides views of the Tian Shan foothills and the city's urban sprawl against mountainous terrain. Right-side seats on descent capture the dramatic transition from desert to irrigated agricultural plains and the mountain backdrop that defines Tashkent's geography. Notable sights include: Tian Shan mountain range (southern foothills), Tashkent urban area and grid pattern, irrigated agricultural fields and canals, Chirchik River valley.

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Yuzhny (TAS) takes 3h 25m.

The flight path crosses the Ustyurt Plateau (a flat, arid expanse between the Caspian Sea region and the Aral Sea basin), then transitions into the Kyzylkum Desert. The Aral Sea's remnants may be visible to the north on clear days, though typically too far north of the direct route. The Amu Darya River valley becomes visible as the aircraft approaches Uzbekistan. The Tian Shan mountain range dominates the final descent phase, with the Chatkal and Pskem ranges forming the immediate backdrop to Tashkent.