ASF → LED

Astrakhan Kremlin

A bird's-eye view of the historic white-stone fortress and the city center immediately following departure.

Volgograd Skyline

If the flight corridor passes close, the 'Motherland Calls' monument on Mamayev Kurgan can sometimes be spotted.

Taiga Transition

The visual shift from the sparsely treed south to the deep, dark coniferous forests of northern Russia.

St. Petersburg Panorama

On clear days, the Neva River, Lakhta Center, and the golden domes of the city are visible during the standard approach to Pulkovo.

Gulf of Finland

A view of the sea and the Port of St. Petersburg if the aircraft performs a northern approach loop.

Volga-Caspian Delta

The intricate web of waterways and wetlands where the Volga flows toward the Caspian Sea visible shortly after takeoff.

Salsk Steppes

Vast, open agricultural landscapes of southern Russia that stretch to the horizon in golden and green hues.

Don River Bends

Dramatic loops and meanders of the Don River as the flight path moves northwest toward Central Russia.

Lake Ilmen

A massive, shallow lake near Veliky Novgorod that appears as a silver sheet of water during the descent phase.