DWC → SVX

Dubai Skyline

Upon departure from DWC, look back for a panoramic view of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Marina skyline against the Persian Gulf.

Zagros Mountains

Witness the spectacular folded geological layers and snow-capped peaks of Western Iran as you head north.

Caspian Sea Coast

Detailed views of the western shoreline, including the oil rigs near Baku and the rugged mountains of Dagestan.

Volga River Delta

Observe the intricate network of the Volga River as it empties into the Caspian Sea near Astrakhan.

Kazan and the Volga

As you move deeper into Russia, catch views of the ancient cities and massive reservoirs along the Volga River.

Iranian Deserts

View the vast, arid landscapes and salt flats of the Dasht-e Kavir desert in central Iran.

Open Caspian

A deep blue expanse of the world's largest inland sea, often dotted with cargo ships and tankers.

Kazakh Steppes

The endless, flat horizons of the northern Kazakh grasslands that shift from green to gold depending on the season.

Ural Mountain Range

On the descent into Yekaterinburg, witness the ancient, forested ridges that mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.