BQS → DME

Amur River Border

Immediately after takeoff, witness the massive Amur River which forms the natural international border between Russia and China.

Lake Baikal

Around 2 hours into the flight, enjoy spectacular views of the world's deepest lake, specifically the southern crystalline shoreline near Listvyanka.

Sayan Mountains

Marvel at the snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Sayan range stretching across the horizon south of the flight path.

Novosibirsk

View the sprawling layout of Siberia's largest city and the massive Ob River spanning across the industrial landscape.

Volga River Crossing

As you enter European Russia, the aircraft crosses the mighty Volga, the longest river in Europe, near the city of Kazan.

Zeya Reservoir

View the vast 'Zeya Sea' shortly after takeoff, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the world surrounded by dense forest.

Central Siberian Plateau

Fly over the endless, untouched expanse of the Siberian Taiga, showing the true scale of the Russian wilderness.

Yenisei River

Cross over one of the world's great river systems at Krasnoyarsk, marking the transition into Western Siberia.

Ural Mountains

Spot the ancient, weathered peaks of the Urals, the traditional geographic boundary separating Asia from Europe.

Moscow Approach

During the descent into Domodedovo, enjoy views of the dense forests and suburban dacha communities surrounding the capital.