IKT → SVO

Lake Baikal

Catch a glimpse of the world's deepest lake and the source of the Angara River just after departure from Irkutsk.

Novosibirsk

View the sprawling urban landscape of Siberia's largest city and its massive bridges over the Ob River.

Southern Ural Mountains

Observe the ancient, weathered peaks that mark the geographical border between Asia and Europe during the crossing.

Volga River

The flight passes over the mighty Volga, often near the historic city of Kazan or Samara depending on the specific flight path.

Steppe Transitions

Watch the landscape shift from dense Siberian taiga to the more open agricultural lands of European Russia.

Angara River Valley

Follow the winding path of the only river that flows out of Lake Baikal as the aircraft climbs away from Irkutsk.

Yenisei River

Cross one of the world's longest rivers near Krasnoyarsk, offering a view of the massive scale of the Siberian wilderness.

West Siberian Plain

A vast, flat expanse of wetlands and endless coniferous forests that characterizes the heart of Russia.

Northern Urals

Witness the more rugged and remote northern sections of the Ural range to the north of the flight path.

Golden Ring Cities

During the descent into Moscow, you may spot ancient Russian towns like Yaroslavl or Kostroma to the north.