LED → AER

Leningrad Taiga

Lush green forests and the intricate network of lakes surrounding the St. Petersburg region immediately after takeoff.

Moscow Metropolitan Area

Distant views of the capital's expansive urban sprawl and the ring roads if the flight follows the eastern detour path.

Volga River Basin

Aerial views of the massive Volga river system as the flight heads south through the Russian heartland.

Greater Caucasus Range

The spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus mountains appearing as the plane prepares for its final approach.

Mount Elbrus

On clear days, the twin-peaked dormant volcano and Europe's highest point is visible to the south-east during the descent.

Gulf of Finland

Views of the Baltic Sea coastline and the Neva River delta during the initial climb out of Pulkovo.

Russian Steppe

A patchwork quilt of agricultural fields stretching across the Tula and Voronezh regions.

Black Sea Horizon

The vast blue expanse of the Black Sea as the aircraft makes its turn toward the Sochi coastline.

Sochi Olympic Park

The iconic Fisht Stadium and the Bolshoy Ice Dome are often visible as the plane lines up with the runway at AER.

Adler District

A close-up view of the coastal resorts and palm-lined streets during the final seconds of the landing sequence.