DOK → KUT

Don Steppe

Vast, golden agricultural expanses of the southern Russian and northern Caucasian plains shortly after takeoff.

Krasnodar Cityscape

A view of the major hub of the Kuban region, often passed as the aircraft maneuvers toward the mountains.

Mount Elbrus

On a clear day, the twin-peaked dormant volcano and highest point in Europe dominates the southern horizon.

Greater Caucasus Range

Spectacular views of high-altitude ridges and deep valleys as the flight approaches the Georgian border.

Svaneti Foothills

Dense alpine forests and rugged terrain marking the northern edge of the Imereti region near Kutaisi.

Sea of Azov

The flight path typically crosses the shallow, greenish-blue waters of the world's shallowest sea.

Black Sea Coast

Aerial views of the coastline near Sochi and Abkhazia, where the mountains descend steeply into the water.

Sochi Olympic Park

The distinctive stadiums and coastal infrastructure of the 2014 Winter Olympics site are often visible.

Colchis Lowlands

The lush, subtropical green plains of western Georgia as the aircraft begins its final descent into Kutaisi.