DXB → OVB

Dubai Skyline

An unbeatable view of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscrapers of Downtown Dubai if taking off to the north.

Dasht-e Kavir

The Great Salt Desert of Iran, showcasing surreal white salt crusts and swirling desert textures.

Kopet Dag Range

The rugged mountain border between Iran and Turkmenistan, often featuring snow-dusted peaks in winter.

Karakum Desert

The expansive 'Black Sands' of Turkmenistan, dotted with remote settlements and dunes.

Kazakh Steppe

Immense agricultural circles and geometric patterns visible across the northern Kazakh plains.

Ob River

The massive, winding Ob River system visible during the final descent into Novosibirsk.

The Persian Gulf

Crystal clear turquoise waters and offshore islands visible shortly after departure from DXB.

Zagros Mountains

Dramatic, folded mountain ridges of western Iran featuring unique geological patterns.

Caspian Sea Coast

The scenic transition where the lush green forests of Northern Iran meet the southern Caspian shore.

Aral Sea Basin

Views of the shrinking Aral Sea and the white salt-encrusted seabed remnants in Uzbekistan.

West Siberian Plain

The vast, flat expanse of the Siberian lowlands as the flight approaches Novosibirsk.