OVB → CEK

Ob River and Reservoir

Immediately after takeoff, witness the massive Novosibirsk Reservoir, often called the 'Ob Sea,' stretching toward the south.

Baraba Steppe

A vast expanse of agricultural patterns and natural grasslands characteristic of the West Siberian Plain.

Irtysh River Crossing

The flight crosses the mighty Irtysh River south of Omsk, showing complex meanders and floodplains.

Kurgan Steppelands

The transition zone between Siberia and the Urals, featuring a patchwork of small lakes and birch groves.

Southern Ural Foothills

As the plane descends into Chelyabinsk, the rising terrain of the Southern Ural Mountains appears on the horizon.

Novosibirsk City Center

A clear view of the third-largest city in Russia and its iconic bridges crossing the Ob River shortly after departure.

Lake Chany

One of the largest lakes in Russia, this shallow, brackish water system is a significant landmark in the Novosibirsk region.

Omsk City View

If the flight path is direct, you will see the dense urban center of Omsk at the confluence of the Om and Irtysh rivers.

Trans-Siberian Railway

The world-famous railway line often runs parallel to the flight path, visible as a straight needle cutting through the landscape.

Chelyabinsk Industrial Skyline

Upon arrival, the right side provides a view of the massive metallurgical plants that define the 'Tankograd' history of the city.