AER → MSQ

Western Caucasus Peaks

Spectacular views of the snow-capped Caucasian mountain range. On clear days, the sharp contrast between the sea and the 3,000m+ peaks is breathtaking.

Krasnodar Reservoir

A massive man-made sea on the Kuban River, easily identifiable by its geometric shape and importance to the surrounding agriculture.

Kuban Steppe

The 'breadbasket' of Russia appears as a giant patchwork quilt of gold, green, and brown agricultural fields stretching to the horizon.

Bryansk Forest Massif

One of the largest forested areas in European Russia, offering a sea of deep green foliage as you approach the border with Belarus.

Minsk Cityscape

During the descent into MSQ, the right side often offers a wide-angle view of the Soviet-era architecture and modern districts of the Belarusian capital.

Black Sea Coast

Immediately after takeoff, witness the turquoise waters of the Black Sea and the urban sprawl of Greater Sochi stretching along the shoreline.

Sea of Azov

Depending on the specific navigation path to bypass restricted airspace, the shallow, pale green waters of the Sea of Azov may be visible in the distance.

Don River Basin

Catch glimpses of the winding Don River as it snakes through the Rostov region, characterized by its wide floodplains and industrial ports.

Belarusian Polesia

Upon entering Belarusian airspace, the landscape transitions into the characteristic marshlands and dense, primeval-looking forests.