CIT → LED

Karatau Range

Immediately after takeoff, enjoy stunning views of the northwestern-most spur of the Tien Shan mountains.

Mugodzhar Hills

Observe the southern tip of the Ural Mountains as they taper off into the Kazakh grasslands.

Rybinsk Reservoir

Often called the 'Rybinsk Sea', this enormous man-made body of water is a major landmark in Central Russia.

Lake Ladoga

As the plane turns for its final approach to Pulkovo, the southern shores of Europe's largest lake are frequently visible.

Pushkin and Pavlovsk

On the descent, look for the green patches and grand estates of the Tsarist-era palaces south of St. Petersburg.

Kyzylkum Desert

Witness the vast, reddish-orange expanse of the 'Red Sand' desert shortly after departing from Shymkent.

Aral Sea Remnants

Catch a distant view of the northern remnants of the Aral Sea and the stark, salt-encrusted landscape left behind.

Trans-Aral Railway

Track the thin line of the historic railway cutting through the Kazakh steppe toward the Russian border.

Saratov and the Volga

Look for the massive width of the Volga River and the urban sprawl of Saratov as you cross into Russian territory.

Lake Ilmen

During the final approach phase, the left side often overlooks this historic lake near Veliky Novgorod.