DME → PED

Moscow Skyline

On clear departures from DME, the distant skyscrapers of Moscow City and the Ostankino Tower can often be seen to the north.

Warsaw Urban Center

The flight path frequently passes north of Warsaw, providing an excellent view of the Vistula River and the city's modern high-rises.

Krkonoše Mountains

As the plane enters Czech airspace, look for Sněžka, the highest peak in the country, identifiable by its distinct conical shape.

Pardubice Castle

During the final approach into PED, the historic Renaissance castle and the Kunětická hora castle hill are often visible.

Elbe River (Labe)

The silver ribbon of the Labe river winds through the landscape, guiding the plane toward the airport runway.

Russian Steppe & Forests

Vast expanses of the Smolensk-Moscow Upland featuring dense birch and pine forests interlaced with small agrarian communities.

Dnieper River Headwaters

Views of the winding river systems that eventually form the major Dnieper waterway, particularly visible in the border region near Belarus.

Brest & Polish Borderlands

The historic city of Brest and the transition into the flat, orderly agricultural grids of eastern Poland.

Iron Mountains

During the descent into Pardubice, the Železné hory (Iron Mountains) are visible to the south, offering lush green ridges.