DME → NMA

Volga River Crossing

A grand view of Russia's most famous river near the city of Saratov, showing the massive width of the waterway.

Aral Sea Basin

View of the northern remnants and salt-crusted plains of the former Aral Sea, creating a surreal white landscape.

Karatau Range

Rugged mountain ridges in southern Kazakhstan that provide a stark contrast to the surrounding steppe.

Chatkal Mountains

The snow-capped peaks of the Western Tien Shan appearing prominently on the left as you approach Namangan.

Namangan Cityscape

A bird's-eye view of the dense urban layout of the Fergana Valley's second-largest city during the final descent.

Russian Heartland

Mosaic of forests and agricultural fields in the Ryazan and Tambov regions shortly after takeoff.

Kyzylkum Desert

Vast expanses of red sand dunes and arid shrubs stretching toward the horizon in central Uzbekistan.

Syr Darya River

The lifeline of Central Asia, visible as a silver thread winding through the desert landscape.

Tashkent Glow

On night flights, the distant but bright lights of Uzbekistan's capital can often be seen to the south.

Fergana Oasis

The sudden transition from desert to the lush, green irrigated fields of the Fergana Valley floor.