MSQ → ASB

Belarusian Taiga

Dense pine and birch forests surrounding Minsk visible shortly after takeoff.

Volga River Bend

The massive waterway cutting through the Russian heartland near Saratov.

Kazakh Steppe

The expansive and rugged desert terrain of the Ustyurt Plateau border.

Garabogazköl Lagoon

A stunning, shallow salt basin with vibrant turquoise colors and white crust.

Northern Ashgabat

The expanding urban layout of the white marble city during the final descent.

Don River Basin

Fertile agricultural lands and river systems in Southern Russia visible mid-flight.

Caspian Sea

The world's largest inland body of water stretching toward the Caucasian horizon.

Turkmenbashi Coastline

The sharp transition from the deep blue Caspian to the arid Turkmen desert.

Kopet Dag Mountains

The rugged, jagged peaks forming the dramatic natural border with Iran.

Independence Monument

Distinctive white and gold architecture visible during the final airport approach.