DYU → IKT

Pamir-Alay Mountains

Dramatic, jagged peaks and high-altitude glaciers shortly after takeoff from Dushanbe.

Tien Shan Range

The 'Celestial Mountains' of Kyrgyzstan, featuring some of the highest peaks outside the Himalayas.

Lake Issyk-Kul

One of the world's largest alpine lakes, appearing as a deep sapphire gem nestled in the mountains.

Altai Mountains

The remote and mystical 'Golden Mountains' where Russia, China, and Mongolia meet.

Sayan Mountains

Snow-capped ridges and deep valleys transitioning into the dense Siberian taiga.

Lake Baikal

The crown jewel of the flight; the world's deepest lake is visible during the final descent into Irkutsk.

Dushanbe Cityscape

Aerial views of the Varzob River and the city's unique Soviet-era urban planning upon departure.

Kazakh Steppe

The vast, golden expanse of the eastern Kazakh plains stretching toward the horizon.

Irtysh River System

Meandering river loops and wetland ecosystems of the West Siberian Plain.

Siberian Urban Hubs

Distant views of major industrial centers like Novokuznetsk and Kemerovo during the mid-flight phase.

Siberian Taiga

The endless green canopy of the northern forests as the flight enters the Irkutsk region.