CEK → OSS

Southern Ural Foothills

Initial views of the ancient, rolling landscapes where the Ural Mountains begin to taper into the Eurasian plains.

Kazakh Steppe

The immense, seemingly endless golden and green expanses of Northern and Central Kazakhstan stretch toward the horizon.

Chatkal Mountain Range

Stunning views of the rugged ridges and deep canyons of the Chatkal range as you cross into Kyrgyz airspace.

Fergana Valley Basin

A patchwork of lush agricultural land and dense settlements that contrasts sharply with the surrounding arid mountains.

Sulayman Mountain

On final approach to Osh, look for the iconic UNESCO-listed sacred peak rising abruptly from the city center.

Kyzylkum Desert Edges

The desolate and beautiful reddish sands of the Kyzylkum desert are visible as the route heads south.

Syr Darya River

Catch glimpses of one of Central Asia's longest rivers snaking its way through the arid landscape toward the Aral Sea basin.

Aral Sea Remnants

On clear days, the distant western horizon may reveal the shimmering, tragic remains of the eastern Aral Sea basin.

Irrigated Oases

Observation of complex irrigation networks that turn the desert into productive cotton and fruit-growing regions.