ABA → IKT

Western Sayan Mountains

Dramatic jagged peaks of the Western Sayan range are visible early in the flight south of the route.

Eastern Sayan Range

The aircraft skirts the northern edge of these high-altitude mountains, offering spectacular snow-capped views.

Sayan-Shushenskaya Hinterland

Views of the remote wilderness surrounding the upper reaches of the Yenisey and the mountain reservoirs.

Southern Lake Baikal

On clear days during the descent, the deep blue waters of the world's deepest lake appear to the southeast.

Khamar-Daban Ridge

Rugged mountain ridges that border the southern shore of Lake Baikal, visible during the final descent phase.

Yenisey River

Visible shortly after takeoff, one of the world's longest rivers marks the start of the journey across Siberia.

Siberian Taiga

Expansive views of dense coniferous forests that characterize the vast Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk regions.

Angara River Valley

The plane follows the general path of this major river which flows from Lake Baikal toward the Yenisey.

Irkutsk Urban Panorama

During the final approach, the left side typically looks over the residential and historic center of Irkutsk.

Industrial Landscapes

Observation of the various industrial complexes and logistics hubs surrounding the Irkutsk metropolitan area.