NOZ → SVO

Kuzbass Coal Basin

Massive open-pit mines and industrial complexes visible immediately after takeoff from Novokuznetsk.

Ob River Crossing

Aerial view of the mighty Siberian river south of Novosibirsk as the flight heads west.

Southern Ural Peaks

Rugged, ancient ridges appearing roughly halfway through the flight, marking the border of Asia and Europe.

Volga River Bend

Glittering views of Russia's most famous river near the Kazan and Ulyanovsk regions.

Moscow Cityscape

If the approach pattern allows, spectacular views of the Kremlin and the Federation Tower skyscraper complex.

Siberian Taiga

Endless expanses of dense coniferous forests stretching toward the northern horizon.

West Siberian Wetlands

Intricate patterns of lakes and marshes characteristic of the Vasyugan Plain region.

Central Ural Ridges

Forested mountain slopes near the Perm region, often capped with snow late into spring.

Kama River Reservoir

The massive expanse of the Kama River, often dotted with cargo ships during the navigation season.

Nizhny Novgorod

The historic confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers, featuring the ancient city's red-brick Kremlin.