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Western Tian Shan

Breathtaking views of the rugged Chatkal and Pskem mountain ranges immediately after departure from Osh.

Lake Tengiz

A vast, shallow salt lake in the Kazakh Uplands, often appearing with unique turquoise or pinkish hues from the air.

Kazakh Steppe

Thousands of kilometers of vast, rolling grasslands that define the central part of the flight path.

South Ural Taiga

The dramatic transition from the dry steppe to the dense, dark coniferous forests of the Russian Urals.

Chelyabinsk Industrial Hub

Distant views of the industrial landscape and numerous surrounding lakes in the Chelyabinsk region during descent.

Fergana Valley

The intricate green patchwork of Central Asia's most fertile agricultural valley stretching toward the horizon.

Saryarka Uplands

Low, ancient weathered hills of the Kazakh Shield that create wavy patterns across the landscape.

Ishim River Meanders

The winding, serpentine path of the Ishim River as it flows north through the Kazakh plains.

Astana Distant Skyline

Depending on the specific airway, the modern architecture of Kazakhstan's capital may be visible on the horizon.

Iset River Reservoirs

A series of man-made reservoirs and dams that signal the final approach into Koltsovo Airport.