BGW → TBS

Zagros Mountains

Stunning views of the massive mountain range forming the border between Iraq and Iran.

Erbil Citadel

The distinct circular layout of one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

Mount Ararat

The legendary snow-capped volcanic peak, often visible in clear weather near the Turkish-Armenian border.

Lake Sevan

A distant glimpse of Armenia's high-altitude turquoise lake as the plane heads north toward Georgia.

Tbilisi Sea

The large reservoir located on the northeastern edge of the city, visible during the final approach.

Tigris River Valley

Aerial view of the ancient waterway winding through the Mesopotamian plains north of Baghdad.

Mosul Reservoir

A vast blue expanse of water providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding arid terrain of northern Iraq.

Eastern Anatolian Plateau

The transition from the flatlands into the rolling high-altitude hills of eastern Turkey.

Lesser Caucasus Ranges

Lush, forested mountains that signal the entry into Georgia's unique ecological zone.

Rustavi Landscape

The industrial and residential layouts on the outskirts of Tbilisi during the final descent.