ALA → IKA

Trans-Ili Alatau

Spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks immediately following takeoff from Almaty, providing a dramatic start to the journey.

Tien Shan Range

The 'Celestial Mountains' stretch along the southern horizon, featuring rugged ridges and deep glacial valleys for the first hour of flight.

Kyzylkum Desert

A vast expanse of red and orange sands across Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, showcasing unique dune formations and arid beauty.

Mount Damavand

As the flight nears Tehran, the iconic, cone-shaped volcanic peak of Damavand—the highest point in Iran—often appears to the south of the aircraft.

Kazakh Steppe

The endless golden horizons of the Central Asian steppe offer a sense of the immense scale of the region's flatlands.

Syr Darya River

Watch for the winding curves of this historic river as it snakes through the desert landscape toward the remnants of the Aral Sea.

Caspian Sea Coast

During the mid-to-late portion of the flight, the aircraft skirts the southern shores of the world's largest inland body of water.

Hyrcanian Forests

As you enter Iranian airspace, look for the lush, dense green forests of the Alborz northern slopes, which contrast sharply with the dry plateau.