CIT → VKO

Tian Shan Ranges

Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped peaks rising to the southeast shortly after takeoff.

Kyzylkum Desert

An expansive view of the 'Red Sand' desert with its unique dune formations and salt pans.

Mugozhar Hills

Fly over the southern-most tip of the Ural Mountains, appearing as weathered, rolling ridges.

Samara Bend

The most dramatic geographic feature of the route where the Volga River loops around the Zhiguli Mountains.

Moscow Cityscape

On many arrival paths into Vnukovo, the right side provides a panoramic view of the Moscow International Business Center.

Syr Darya River

Witness the lifeblood of the steppe as it meanders through the arid landscapes of southern Kazakhstan.

North Aral Sea

Spot the remaining water basins and the Kokaral Dam, a testament to ecological recovery efforts in the region.

Ural River

Cross the geographic boundary between Asia and Europe near the city of Oral (Uralsk).

Volga Waterway

A broad view of the massive Volga River as it flows south towards the Caspian Sea.

Russian Woodlands

The landscape transforms from dry steppe to the deep greens of the Meshchera Lowlands.