Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Novosibirsk to Xi'an. The takeoff from Novosibirsk on the right side offers more dramatic natural scenery (the Ob River and taiga transition), while the landing approach on the left provides good geological interest. Right-side seats capture the more visually striking departure phase over Siberia's major river system.

During takeoff from Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Ob River valley and the transition from Novosibirsk's urban sprawl into the Siberian taiga. The river's meandering path is clearly visible during climb-out heading south-southeast. Notable sights include: Ob River (major waterway running north-south through Novosibirsk), Novosibirsk city grid and industrial zones, Siberian taiga forest extending to the horizon, Tolmachevo Airport runways and taxiways below.

When landing at Xianyang (XIY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Wei River valley and the approach to Xi'an from the north. The river's distinctive course and the surrounding loess plateau terrain are prominent during descent into Xianyang. Notable sights include: Wei River (flowing east-west, major tributary of the Yellow River), Loess Plateau terrain with characteristic gullied topography, Xi'an metropolitan area sprawl, Qinling Mountains appearing as a distant ridge to the south.

The flight from Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) to Xianyang (XIY) takes 4h 15m.

The flight path crosses the Altai Mountains region (visible as a distant ridge system during mid-flight), the transition from Siberian taiga to steppe grasslands, the Gobi Desert's northern reaches, and the loess plateau of central China. The Yenisei River valley may be visible briefly after departure. The landscape progressively shifts from boreal forest to semi-arid steppe to loess plateau as the aircraft moves south-southeast.