LED → VOG

St. Petersburg Urban Core

Look out shortly after takeoff for a panorama of the Neva River and the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Lake Ladoga

The edge of Europe's largest lake is often visible to the northeast during the initial climb.

Volga River Bends

Exquisite views of the winding Volga as the flight crosses near the Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod regions.

Volgograd Reservoir

A massive expanse of water that dominates the landscape for the final 20 minutes of the flight.

The Motherland Calls

Depending on the landing pattern, the iconic statue on Mamayev Kurgan may be visible on the left.

Gulf of Finland

If departing to the west, enjoy views of the Baltic coast and the Kronstadt naval base.

Valdai Hills

The scenic highland region that serves as the drainage divide for major European rivers.

Moscow Perimeter

Distant views of the capital's skyscrapers and the Sheremetyevo airport area might be visible.

Central Russian Steppe

Transition from dense forests to the vast, fertile agricultural fields of the Black Earth region.

Don River

Aerial crossing of the historic Don River shortly before beginning the descent into Volgograd.