NCU → VKO

Ustyurt Plateau Canyons

Dramatic white limestone cliffs and rugged desert escarpments that define the border between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

Western Aral Sea Basin

Views of the deep blue remnants of the western Aral Sea contrasting against the stark white salt crusts of the former seabed.

Volga River Crossing

A massive aerial view of Europe's longest river, typically crossing near the Saratov reservoir with its intricate network of islands.

Russian Agricultural Heartlands

The geometric patchwork of the fertile Black Earth region, transitioning from steppe to lush farmland.

Sunset over the Plains

On late afternoon flights, this side provides a stunning panoramic view of the sun setting over the vast Russian horizon.

Aral-Kum Desert

The world's youngest desert, formed from the dry bed of the Aral Sea, visible as a vast expanse of shimmering salt flats.

Kazakh Steppe

The seemingly endless and desolate beauty of the North-Western Kazakh plains, dotted with occasional seasonal salt lakes.

Samara Bend

The dramatic 180-degree turn of the Volga River around the Zhiguli Mountains, visible if the flight path tracks slightly north.

Meshchera Woodlands

Dense forests and wetlands of Central Russia that appear as the aircraft begins its descent towards Moscow.

Moscow Dacha Settlements

The characteristic clusters of suburban garden houses and dense forest clearings unique to the Moscow Oblast.