ICN → LED

Lake Baikal

The absolute highlight of the route; look for the massive, crescent-shaped blue expanse surrounded by the Sayan Mountains.

Siberian Taiga

Endless stretches of dense coniferous forests that create a mesmerizing, uniform green or white carpet depending on the season.

Northern Ural Mountains

The ancient geological boundary between Asia and Europe, featuring jagged peaks and deep-cut river valleys.

Lake Ladoga

Europe's largest lake, which serves as a stunning landmark during the final descent into Pulkovo Airport.

Aurora Borealis

On overnight winter flights, the northern horizon often features dancing green lights due to the high-latitude flight path.

Yellow Sea

Glimpses of the Korean archipelago and the coastal waters of the Yellow Sea shortly after takeoff from Incheon.

Gobi Desert Edge

The sweeping vistas of the Mongolian-Manchurian grassland and the arid fringes of the Gobi desert region.

Altai Mountains

View of the snow-capped peaks where Russia, China, and Mongolia meet, offering dramatic high-altitude scenery.

Central Russian Steppe

Expansive agricultural patterns and rural settlements as the flight traverses the heart of the Russian plains.

Moscow Outskirts

If the flight path trends south, the distant glow or sprawl of the Moscow metropolitan region may be visible to the south.