NJC → UUA

Surgut Reservoir

Depending on the flight path, the massive water bodies near Surgut may be visible to the north.

Infinite Taiga

A deep green expanse of coniferous forest stretching toward the Arctic circle.

Middle Ural Peaks

Witness the ancient, weathered peaks of the Ural Mountains, marking the geographical boundary of two continents.

Yekaterinburg Skyline

On clear days, the high-rise buildings and industrial hubs of the central Urals can be spotted in the distance.

Kama River Tributaries

As you descend into Bugulma, watch the complex network of small rivers that feed into the massive Kama reservoir system.

Ob River Basin

Catch the sprawling, braided channels of the Ob River as you climb out of the Nizhnevartovsk area.

West Siberian Wetlands

View the intricate patterns of the Khanty-Mansi boglands, an endless tapestry of peat and water.

Tyumen Steppes

Observe the transition from dense taiga to the organized agricultural patches of the Tyumen region.

Southern Ural Foothills

See the gentle rising slopes of the Southern Urals as the plane approaches the border between Asia and Europe.

Belaya River Valley

The winding Belaya River provides a scenic lead-in toward the Tatarstan border near Bugulma.