IKT → DME

Lake Baikal

The world's deepest lake is often visible during the initial climb or initial turn, appearing as a vast, deep-blue inland sea.

Bratsk Reservoir

A massive, intricate network of flooded valleys and islands on the Angara River that dominates the early flight path.

Central Siberian Plateau

Endless stretches of pristine Taiga forest that change dramatically from deep green in summer to brilliant white in winter.

Yenisei River

Cross over one of the world's most powerful rivers near Krasnoyarsk, offering a sense of the scale of the Siberian wilderness.

Nizhny Novgorod

A clear view of the historic city at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers as you approach the Moscow region.

Moscow Approach

Aerial views of the dense forests and suburban landscapes surrounding the capital during the descent into Domodedovo.

Angara River

The only river flowing out of Lake Baikal, visible snaking through the Irkutsk landscape shortly after departure.

Sayan Mountains

On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Sayan range are visible to the south during the first hour.

Novosibirsk

View the sprawling urban center of Siberia's capital and its multiple bridges crossing the wide Ob River.

Southern Ural Mountains

The ancient, forested ridges marking the boundary between Asia and Europe appear roughly midway through the journey.

Kama River

A major tributary of the Volga, providing scenic water views as the flight enters European Russia.