OSS → LED

Alay Mountain Range

Stunning views of the high-altitude peaks and deep valleys immediately south of Osh during the initial climb.

Syr Darya River

Visible as a life-giving vein cutting through the arid landscapes of southern Kazakhstan.

Aral Sea Basin

Aerial views of the salt flats and the changing landscape of the northern Aral Sea region.

Volga River Crossing

A magnificent view of Europe's longest river as the flight enters central Russia near Samara.

St. Petersburg Panorama

During standard approaches to LED, the left side often provides a view of the Neva River, the Hermitage, and the Gulf of Finland.

Tien Shan Peaks

The northern ridges of the 'Celestial Mountains' are visible shortly after takeoff from Osh.

Kazakh Steppe

A mesmerizing expanse of endless golden plains and remote nomadic territories in central Kazakhstan.

Southern Ural Mountains

The ancient, weathered peaks that define the geographical boundary between Asia and Europe.

Rybinsk Reservoir

One of the world's largest man-made lakes, appearing as a vast inland sea in northern Russia.

Lake Ladoga

As the plane descends, look for the southern shores of Europe's largest lake to the north-east.