LED → DME

Gulf of Finland

Expansive views of the Baltic Sea coastline and the Port of Saint Petersburg during a westbound departure.

Lake Ilmen

A massive, shallow lake near Veliky Novgorod that dominates the landscape mid-flight.

Valday National Park

The glacial landscapes and small lakes of the Valday Hills, a key geographic feature of Northern Russia.

Moscow City Skyscrapers

The high-rise financial district of Moscow is often visible on the horizon during the descent into DME.

Domodedovo Forests

The lush, green suburban landscapes and small villages of the southern Moscow region during final approach.

St. Petersburg Center

Aerial view of the Neva River, the Hermitage, and the historic downtown grid during an eastbound departure.

Lake Ladoga

Europe's largest lake is often visible in the distance to the northeast shortly after takeoff.

Volga River Crossing

A clear view of the winding Volga River as the flight passes near the city of Tver.

Central Russian Upland

Dense clusters of birch and pine forests characteristic of the Tver and Moscow regions.