KRR → LBD

Greater Caucasus Peaks

Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Caucasus mountains, including potentially Mount Elbrus, shortly after takeoff from Krasnodar.

Makhachkala Coastline

The rugged shoreline where the Dagestan mountains meet the Caspian Sea, often shimmering under the sunlight.

Kyzylkum Desert

The 'Red Sand' desert of Central Asia, featuring undulating dunes and ancient, dry riverbeds stretching toward the horizon.

Syr Darya River

One of the great rivers of Central Asia, winding its way through the arid landscape toward the Fergana Valley.

Turkestan Range

Dramatic, jagged mountain peaks that border the southern edge of the Fergana Valley, providing a stunning backdrop for the landing at Khudzhand.

Kuban Steppes

Vast agricultural landscapes of Southern Russia characterized by a patchwork of fertile fields and irrigation canals.

Northern Caspian Sea

Aerial views of the shallow, turquoise waters of the world's largest inland body of water as the flight crosses from Europe to Asia.

Ustyurt Plateau

A stark, high-altitude desert landscape in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan featuring unique chalk escarpments and desolate beauty.

Chatkal Range

The snow-capped peaks of the Western Tien Shan mountains visible to the north during the final descent into the Fergana Valley region.