GUW → VKO

Caspian Lowlands

Witness the unique salt flats and semi-desert landscape of the Caspian Depression, characterized by unusual geological formations and white salt crusts.

The Samara Bend

Further north, catch a glimpse of the dramatic 180-degree loop the Volga River makes around the Zhiguli Mountains.

Moscow Skyline

During the descent into VKO, the right side often provides a clear view of the Federation Tower, the Ostankino Tower, and the Kremlin if the plane approaches from the south.

Ural River Crossing

Shortly after takeoff from Atyrau, view the winding Ural River, which serves as the traditional geographic border between the European and Asian continents.

Saratov Bridge

As the flight progresses northwest, look for the massive spans across the Volga River near Saratov, one of the longest bridges in Europe.

Central Russian Upland

Observe the transition from the arid Caspian depression to the fertile, rolling agricultural heartland of Central Russia.