LED → MCX

Neva River Delta

Excellent views of the winding Neva River and the southern suburbs of St. Petersburg shortly after departure.

Rybinsk Reservoir

As the plane heads southeast, you may catch the eastern edge of this massive man-made sea.

Volga River Crossing

A high-altitude view of the mighty Volga, usually near the city of Saratov, showing its immense width and industrial importance.

Caspian Sea Horizon

As you begin your descent into Makhachkala, the vast blue expanse of the Caspian Sea dominates the window.

Makhachkala Waterfront

The final approach offers a clear view of the Dagestani capital's coastline and its busy maritime port.

St. Petersburg Cityscape

Depending on the wind direction, takeoff often reveals the historic center, the Lakhta Center, and the Gulf of Finland.

Valdai Hills

Vast stretches of dense Russian forests and small glacial lakes during the first third of the journey.

Southern Steppe

Witness the dramatic shift from northern forests to the vast, golden agricultural patchwork of the Russian south.

Caucasus Mountains

On clear days during the descent, the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus range are visible on the far southern horizon.