KJA → NMA

Western Sayan Mountains

Shortly after takeoff, witness the rugged, forest-clad peaks of the Sayan range stretching toward the Mongolian border.

Altai Region Transition

The route skirts the eastern edge of the Altai, where dense Siberian larch forests meet high-altitude alpine meadows.

Bukhtarma Reservoir

A massive, deep blue expansion of the Irtysh River in Kazakhstan, surrounded by arid, rocky hills.

Tien Shan Range

As you approach Uzbekistan, the majestic, snow-covered 'Celestial Mountains' dominate the horizon to the south and east.

Fergana Valley Floor

A lush, green contrast to the surrounding mountains, featuring a dense tapestry of orchards and ancient irrigation canals.

Krasnoyarsk & Yenisei River

Excellent views of the sprawling industrial city and the mighty Yenisei River immediately after departure from KJA.

Kazakh Steppe

The vast, seemingly endless golden plains of Central Asia provide a sense of the immense scale of the continent.

Arid Badlands

Fascinating erosion patterns and dry salt lakes visible in the Karaganda and Turkestan regions of Kazakhstan.

Namangan Outskirts

Observe the intricate patchwork of small-scale Uzbek agriculture and local villages during the final descent.