DME → UUD

Volga River Crossing

Early in the flight, catch the massive width of Russia's most famous river near Nizhny Novgorod or Kazan.

The Ural Mountains

Cross the geographic border between Europe and Asia, viewing the forested ridges and industrial hubs.

Ob River Basin

Witness the sprawling, intricate meanders and marshlands of one of the world's longest river systems.

Yenisei River

A dramatic crossing of the powerful river near Krasnoyarsk, marking the transition to Eastern Siberia.

Lake Baikal North

As the flight nears Ulan-Ude, the left side offers a stunning, deep-blue view of the 'Pearl of Siberia' and its surrounding peaks.

Siberian Cities

Better chance of seeing the grid patterns and industrial lights of Omsk and Novosibirsk during the night or twilight.

Kazakh Steppe Vistas

Views toward the south reveal the vast, flat agricultural expanses near the border with Kazakhstan.

Khamar-Daban Range

During the final descent into UUD, these rugged mountains south of the lake dominate the horizon.

Selenga River Delta

A unique view of the massive river delta where the Selenga empties into Lake Baikal, creating a maze of islands.