OVB → HRB

Ob River Basin

Aerial views of the massive Ob River winding through the Novosibirsk region immediately after takeoff.

Lake Baikal

The primary highlight; a vast blue expanse surrounded by the Baikal Mountains, often visible for 20-30 minutes.

Barguzin Range

Rugged alpine peaks rising sharply from the eastern shores of Baikal, often snow-capped.

Trans-Baikal Taiga

Endless stretches of pristine Siberian wilderness and dense coniferous forests as you head toward the border.

Greater Khingan Mountains

The northern reaches of this major mountain range, featuring dense forests and deep valleys.

Altai Mountain Fringes

Distant views of the high Altai peaks to the far south during the early stages of the flight.

Mongolian Steppe

Views of the vast, rolling grasslands and high plateaus along the Russo-Mongolian border.

Selenge River

The major river system flowing from Mongolia into Baikal, creating intricate patterns in the landscape.

Heilongjiang Plains

The transition into China's fertile agricultural heartland with distinctive rectangular field patterns.

Harbin Approach

Views of the Songhua River and the sprawling urban layout of Harbin as the plane descends.