ARH → LED

Dvina Bay

The edge of the White Sea is visible to the northwest as the plane gains altitude from Talagi.

Lake Onega

In the distance, the western horizon reveals the sprawling waters of the second-largest lake in Europe.

Lake Ladoga

The flight typically skims the southern shore of Europe's largest lake, offering spectacular water vistas.

Shlisselburg Fortress

The historic Oreshek fortress can often be spotted where the Neva River flows out of Lake Ladoga.

St. Petersburg Skyline

Excellent views of the city center, the Neva River, and the Lakhta Center skyscraper depending on the approach path.

Northern Dvina Delta

Aerial view of the complex river network and wetlands surrounding Arkhangelsk shortly after takeoff.

Vast Russian Taiga

Continuous stretches of dense coniferous forests characteristic of the Arkhangelsk and Vologda regions.

Tikhvin Ridge

Rolling hills and small traditional villages scattered throughout the Leningrad Oblast landscape.

Imperial Estates

Views of the suburban palace complexes of Pushkin and Pavlovsk during the final descent into Pulkovo.