LBD → NJC

Tian Shan Foothills

Breathtaking views of the rugged mountain ranges bordering the Fergana Valley during the initial ascent.

Kazakh Steppe

The immense, golden-hued central Asian plains stretching endlessly toward the eastern horizon.

Astana (Nur-Sultan)

Potential distant view of Kazakhstan's futuristic capital rising out of the flat steppe landscape.

Ob River Meanders

The complex, shimmering silver veins of the Ob River and its tributaries as you descend into Nizhnevartovsk.

Siberian Energy Hubs

Visible oil and gas infrastructure and industrial sites characteristic of the Khanty-Mansiysk region.

Khudzhand Cityscape

Bird's-eye view of Tajikistan's northern hub and the winding Syr Darya river immediately after takeoff.

Kyzylkum Desert Edges

The arid, reddish-brown landscapes of the northern desert transition into the Kazakh plains.

West Siberian Lowlands

A vast expanse of dense taiga and marshy wetlands as the plane enters the Tyumen region.

Subarctic Tundra

During winter months, the landscape transforms into an endless white canvas of frozen lakes and snow.