EGO → KUF

Voronezh Reservoir

A large body of water cutting through the center of Voronezh city, offering a clear urban landmark early in the flight.

Don River Meanders

The winding path of the Don River as it snakes through the southern Voronezh and Lipetsk regions.

Penza City

Aerial view of the Sura River crossing through the city of Penza, located roughly at the midpoint of the route.

Zhiguli Mountains

The only tectonic mountains in the European part of Russia, providing a dramatic relief against the Volga River.

Samara Bend

The famous 180-degree turn of the Volga River (Samarskaya Luka), best viewed from the right side during the approach to KUF.

Samara Cityscape

The sprawling city of Samara and its long river embankment, often visible if the aircraft approaches from the south.

Northern Belgorod

View of the northern residential districts and the industrial zones surrounding Belgorod International Airport immediately after takeoff.

Black Earth Region

The vast, patchworked agricultural landscapes of the Central Russian Upland, characterized by extremely fertile dark soil.

Kuybyshev Reservoir

The 'Zhiguli Sea', one of the largest reservoirs in the world, visible as a massive expanse of water near Tolyatti.

Tolyatti Skyline

The industrial hub known for automobile manufacturing, visible on the northern bank of the Volga during the descent.

Voronezh Nature Reserve

Dense forest patches of the Usman Forest situated to the north of the flight path between Belgorod and Tambov.