AAQ → DME

Black Sea Coastline

Breathtaking views of the Anapa shoreline and the Vitiazevo Spit immediately after takeoff.

Sea of Azov

Distant views of the Temryuk Gulf and the shallow blue waters of the Azov basin.

Don River Bends

The winding path of the Don River as it cuts through the southern Russian steppe landscape.

Tula Skyline

Look for the industrial and historic urban sprawl of Tula approximately 30 minutes before landing.

Moscow City Outskirts

On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Moscow City are visible during the descent into Domodedovo.

Kuban Agricultural Heartland

A vast, colorful patchwork of sunflower and wheat fields stretching to the horizon.

Krasnodar Reservoir

The massive 'Kuban Sea' is often visible to the east shortly after the aircraft reaches cruising altitude.

Voronezh Reservoir

The large body of water splitting the city of Voronezh serves as a major landmark halfway through the flight.

Oka River Forests

Dense woodland and the meandering Oka River mark the entry into the Moscow region.

DME Approach

Great views of the forest-surrounded villages of the Moscow Oblast during the final glide slope.