AER → OMS

Greater Caucasus Range

Dramatic views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains shortly after departure.

Mount Elbrus

On clear days, the twin-peaked summit of Europe's highest mountain is visible to the southeast of the flight path.

Caspian Depression Steppes

The vast, arid landscapes of the Kalmykia region and the northern Caspian lowlands.

Ural River

The geographic border between Europe and Asia, snaking through the southern steppes.

Irtysh River Meanders

Beautiful winding river patterns and oxbow lakes as the aircraft descends into Omsk Central Airport.

Black Sea Coastline

Aerial view of the Sochi Olympic Park and the coastal strip as the plane climbs away from the shore.

Volga River Crossing

A view of the massive Volga River, often seen near the Saratov or Samara regions depending on the specific flight corridor.

Southern Ural Industry

The industrial landscapes and sprawling cities of the southern Urals, such as Chelyabinsk, are often visible to the north.

West Siberian Taiga

The transition into the vast, flat Siberian forest and marshland as you approach the Omsk region.