ODS → VKO

Odessa City Center

Excellent views of the historic Opera House, Potemkin Stairs, and the classic European grid layout of the city.

Kuyalnik Estuary

A stunning salt-saturated 'liman' known for its therapeutic muds and distinct, often reddish-pink water hue.

Dnieper River Reservoirs

Spectacular crossings over the massive reservoirs of the Dnieper River, showcasing human engineering and vast water bodies.

Central Russian Upland

Rolling hills and undulating terrain as the flight transitions from the flat steppe into the Russian heartland.

Moscow City Skyline

On clear days during the VKO approach, the modern skyscrapers of the Moscow International Business Center are visible in the distance.

Black Sea Coastline

Sweeping views of the Ukrainian shoreline and the expansive Black Sea horizon during the initial climb.

Port of Odessa

A top-down perspective of one of the largest ports in the Black Sea basin, featuring massive container terminals.

Southern Steppe

The vast, golden agricultural heartland of Southern Ukraine, characterized by perfectly rectangular field patterns.

Bryansk Forest

Deep green expanses of one of the largest forested areas in European Russia near the border regions.

Obninsk Science City

Visible during the descent, this city is famous for being home to the world's first nuclear power plant.