DME → BQS

Volga River & Kazan

Early in the flight, look for the sweeping bends of the Volga River and the sprawling urban layout of Kazan.

Novosibirsk

The capital of Siberia and its massive hydro-electric dam are often visible along the southern horizon.

Lake Baikal

The flight path typically passes near the southern or central part of this UNESCO world heritage site, the deepest lake on Earth.

Amur River & Heihe

Upon descent, you can see the international border. The Chinese city of Heihe sits directly across the river from Blagoveschensk.

Blagoveschensk Cityscape

A clear view of the city's unique position as a frontier town, with the modern skyline of China visible just meters away.

Northern Ural Mountains

Aerial views of the rugged, ancient peaks of the Ural range as the flight transitions from Europe to Asia.

Yenisey River

One of the world's longest rivers, appearing as a massive silver ribbon cutting through the Siberian wilderness.

Barguzin Range

Dramatic mountain peaks located on the northeastern shore of Lake Baikal, often capped with snow.

Zeya Reservoir

A massive man-made sea surrounded by dense taiga forest shortly before the descent into Blagoveschensk.

Vast Taiga Landscapes

Endless expanses of pristine larch and pine forests, particularly striking when dusted with snow or in autumn gold.