DME → LBD

Moscow Skyline

On departure from DME, enjoy views of the city's southern suburbs and, weather permitting, the distant skyscrapers of Moscow City.

Aral Sea Remnants

Witness the stark and somber beauty of the shrinking Aral Sea and the white salt flats left behind by the retreating waters.

Fan Mountains

Stunning views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Pamir-Alay system as the plane begins its descent into Tajikistan.

Syr Darya River

The ancient Jaxartes river snakes through the landscape, providing a silver thread of water that leads directly toward Khudzhand.

Kairakkum Reservoir

Known as the 'Tajik Sea,' this massive man-made lake is clearly visible just east of the city during the final descent.

Moscow Oblast

Bird's-eye views of the dense forests and sprawling urban developments of the Moscow region shortly after takeoff.

Volga River

A magnificent crossing of Europe's longest river, often visible near the cities of Saratov or Samara depending on the specific corridor.

Kyzylkum Desert

Vast stretches of the 'Red Sand' desert across Kazakhstan, featuring unique geological patterns and arid landscapes.

Fergana Valley

On the final approach, look out for the transition into the lush, irrigated greenery of the fertile Fergana basin.