FEG → DME

Alay Mountain Range

Immediately after takeoff, witness the snow-capped peaks of the Pamir-Alay system bordering Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

Syr Darya Meanders

The flight tracks the winding path of Central Asia's second-longest river as it carves through the arid landscape.

Ustyurt Plateau Edge

View the desolate beauty of the salt flats and desert canyons as you exit Uzbekistan and enter Kazakhstan.

Volga River Crossing

A major highlight near Samara or Saratov, where the massive river reflects the sky, often filled with cargo ships.

Ryazan and Oka River

During descent, the historic city of Ryazan and the winding Oka River provide a classic Russian landscape view.

Chatkal Mountains

The northern rim of the Fergana Valley features the rugged Tien Shan foothills visible shortly after departure.

Kazakh Steppe

An endless horizon of the Great Steppe, showcasing the vastness of the Central Asian interior.

Mugodzhar Hills

The southern-most extension of the Ural Mountains appears as low, weathered ridges in western Kazakhstan.

Samara Reservoir

A vast expanse of water where the Volga and Kama rivers meet, often appearing like an inland sea.

Moscow Forest Belt

The final approach into Domodedovo offers views of the dense deciduous and coniferous forests surrounding the capital.