FRU → SGC

Lake Balkhash

The massive, crescent-shaped lake known for its distinct water chemistry, appearing bright turquoise in the sun.

Karaganda Industry

A bird's eye view of one of Central Asia's largest industrial hubs, featuring massive mining pits and factories.

Irtysh-Karaganda Canal

A remarkable 450km engineering feat that brings water across the desert, visible as a straight blue line.

Ob River Floodplains

As you descend into Surgut, the Ob River breaks into a complex, shimmering labyrinth of channels and oxbow lakes.

Yugorsky Bridge

The iconic cable-stayed bridge over the Ob River is often visible on the final approach into SGC airport.

Tian Shan Departure

Aerial views of the Kyrgyz Range and the outskirts of the Ala-Archa National Park as the plane climbs.

Saryarka Steppe

The vast, undulating grasslands of Northern Kazakhstan, home to unique biodiversity and salt lakes.

Nur-Sultan Distant Skyline

Depending on the flight path, the modern architecture of Kazakhstan's capital may be visible on the western horizon.

Siberian Taiga Edge

The dramatic transition where the open steppe meets the dense, dark coniferous forests of the West Siberian Plain.