EKS → UUS

Central Sakhalin Range

Dramatic views of the island's mountainous spine, often snow-capped during the long winter and spring months.

Endless Taiga Forests

A vast, unbroken carpet of Siberian larch and dark coniferous forests covering the island's interior.

Susunayskiy Range

The striking mountain peaks that flank the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk valley, providing a scenic backdrop during the approach.

Lake Tunaicha

On the final descent, catch glimpses of the largest freshwater lake in the region located to the southeast of the city.

Tatar Strait

Expansive views of the sea separating Sakhalin Island from the Russian mainland.

Western Coastal Cliffs

Rugged, rocky shorelines and erosion patterns along the western edge of the island shortly after takeoff.

Shakhtyorsk Port

Aerial perspective of the coal loading infrastructure and maritime activity at the start of the journey.

Aniwa Bay

Depending on the wind direction and flight path, views of the deep blue waters of the bay south of the airport.