KVX → NNM

Pechora River Meanders

The route closely parallels and eventually crosses the massive Pechora River, revealing its complex silver curves and sandbars.

Northern Urals

On exceptionally clear days, the distant, jagged peaks of the Polar Urals can be seen shimmering on the eastern horizon.

Industrial Gas Flares

Bright orange flares from the Usinsk and northern Komi oil fields provide a stark contrast against the dark or snowy wilderness.

Naryan-Mar Delta

A breathtaking final approach over the multi-channel delta where the Pechora River meets the Barents Sea region.

Komi Virgin Forests

Glimpse the northern edge of the largest virgin forest in Europe, characterized by dense dark-coniferous taiga.

Timan Ridge

Observation of the ancient, eroded hills of the Timan Ridge, representing some of the oldest geological structures in the region.

Arctic Wetlands

An intricate mosaic of thousands of small kettle lakes and bogs that dominate the landscape as you cross the Arctic Circle.

Tundra Transition

A clear visual shift from the tall forests of the Kirov region to the low-lying moss and lichen-covered Arctic tundra.