LHR → TSE

Thames Estuary

Historic sea forts and the heavy shipping traffic entering the English Channel.

Caucasus Mountains

Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks, including Mount Elbrus, on the modern southern flight path.

Black Sea Coast

The deep blue waters meeting the rugged coastline of Turkey or Georgia depending on the specific corridor.

Caspian Sea

The world's largest inland body of water, often featuring visible offshore oil rigs near Baku.

Ustyurt Plateau

Dramatic desert canyons and chalky white cliffs in Western Kazakhstan.

London Cityscape

Aerial views of the Thames, Canary Wharf, and the Olympic Park shortly after takeoff.

Dutch Coastline

Clear views of the North Sea dikes and the intricate polder systems of the Netherlands.

Northern European Plains

A patchwork of German and Polish farmlands stretching toward the horizon.

Volga River

The massive, winding curves of Russia's longest river near the transition into Kazakhstan.

The Great Steppe

The endless, mesmerizing grasslands of Northern Kazakhstan as you approach Astana.