HRG → VKO

Giftun Islands

Incredible views of the coral reefs and shallow turquoise lagoons immediately after departure from HRG.

Sinai Peninsula

Look for the dramatic, desolate peaks of the Sinai mountains, including the area around Mount Sinai.

Suez Canal South

Spot the concentration of cargo ships waiting to enter or exiting the southern mouth of the canal.

Black Sea Coast

The transition from the Turkish highlands to the expansive Black Sea, often seeing coastal resort towns.

Don River Basin

View the meandering rivers and massive agricultural fields of Southern Russia's fertile plains.

Moscow Approaches

Excellent views of the sprawling suburban landscape and the dense green belts surrounding Vnukovo.

Hurghada Riviera

Stunning aerial views of the coastline, luxury resorts, and the transition from desert to the Red Sea.

Eastern Desert

The vast, arid landscapes of Egypt stretching toward the Nile Valley, visible during the initial climb.

Mediterranean Crossing

A long stretch of deep blue waters as the aircraft exits Egyptian airspace toward Turkey.

Taurus Mountains

The rugged, often snow-capped peaks of southern Turkey provide a dramatic topographic change.

Ankara Skyline

A distant view of the Turkish capital situated on the high Anatolian plateau.

Central Russian Forests

As you descend, the landscape turns into a dense tapestry of boreal forests and river networks.