MJZ → DME

Mir Diamond Pipe

One of the world's largest excavated holes, the Mir mine is visible just south of Mirny Airport shortly after departure.

Vilyuy River Meanders

Intricate oxbow lakes and winding water paths through the dense Siberian taiga of the Sakha Republic.

The Yenisey River

A crossing of one of the world's great rivers, marking the transition between the Central and West Siberian plains.

Central Ural Mountains

The geographic border between Asia and Europe, featuring rugged ridges and the industrial heartland of Russia.

Kazan and the Volga

Aerial views of the massive Volga River and potentially the historic city of Kazan depending on the specific airway.

Moscow Suburbs

The densely populated towns of the Moscow Oblast and the approach patterns near Podolsk before landing at DME.

Vilyuy Reservoir

A massive man-made lake to the north, often reflecting the sky or appearing as a vast white expanse in winter.

West Siberian Plain

A seemingly endless carpet of dark green coniferous taiga and wetlands stretching toward the Arctic.

Ob River Basin

The crossing of the Ob River, characterized by wide floodplains and numerous small lakes.

Putorana Plateau Edge

On more northerly flight paths, the distant, flat-topped mountains of the Putorana region may be visible on the horizon.

Perm Region

Industrial landscapes and the Kama River as the flight enters the European part of Russia.