DYU → GOJ

Fan Mountains

Breathtaking views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Pamir-Alay system shortly after departing Dushanbe.

Kyzylkum Desert

The vast 'Red Sand' desert of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, displaying intricate dune patterns and arid textures.

Ustyurt Plateau

Dramatic limestone escarpments and the stark, white landscape of the ancient seabed remnants.

Volga River Basin

Excellent views of Russia's most iconic river as the aircraft crosses into the Samara and Saratov regions.

Nizhny Novgorod Skyline

A view of the historic city center and the Kremlin at the confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers on final approach.

Turkestan Range

Rugged northern ridges of the Pamir-Alay mountains stretching toward the Fergana Valley.

Syr Darya River

The winding green ribbon of one of Central Asia's longest rivers cutting through the desert landscape.

Kazakh Steppe

A seemingly infinite horizon of rolling plains that change color from emerald green in spring to gold in summer.

Industrial Landscapes

Bird's-eye views of the massive oil and gas infrastructure scattered across the northern Kazakh plains.

Russian Forest-Steppe

The transition from dry plains to the dense, dark green forests characteristic of the Volga Federal District.