DME → YKS

Moscow Periphery

Clear views of the northern Moscow suburbs and the winding Klyazma River shortly after takeoff from DME.

Northern Ural Mountains

Aerial perspective of the rugged, often snow-capped peaks that mark the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia.

Ob River Confluence

Observation of the massive Ob River system as it flows north toward the Arctic, cutting through the Siberian taiga.

Verkhoyansk Range

Stunning, sharp mountain ridges that appear shortly before the descent into the Yakutsk basin.

Lena River Valley

A wide-angle view of the massive Lena River, one of the longest rivers in the world, as you approach the destination.

Volga River Basin

Views of the upper Volga river system and the industrial heartlands of central Russia.

Central Siberian Taiga

An endless expanse of deep green coniferous forest stretching to the southern horizon.

Vilyuy River

The largest tributary of the Lena, featuring intricate meandering loops and oxbow lakes.

Yakutsk Cityscape

A view of the world's largest city built on continuous permafrost, characterized by its unique utility pipes above ground.

West Siberian Plain

The vast, flat marshlands and oil-rich territories of Western Siberia visible in the middle of the flight.