OVB → HRG

The Caucasus Range

Stunning views of Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, visible in the distance.

Taurus Mountains

The dramatic, jagged limestone peaks of southern Turkey before crossing the Mediterranean.

Nile Delta

A sharp, vibrant green line where the fertile Nile valley meets the harsh Saharan sands.

The Giza Pyramids

Often visible on the horizon when passing west of Cairo during the initial descent phase.

Cairo Metropolis

The sprawling urban density of Egypt's capital, contrasted by the winding Nile River.

Red Sea Coral Reefs

The turquoise shallows and coral fringes of the Egyptian coastline during the final approach.

Kazakh Steppes

Vast, seemingly endless golden plains and salt flats as you cross Central Asia.

Caspian Sea

Deep blue views of the world's largest inland body of water along its eastern shore.

Arabian Desert

Intricate patterns of sand dunes and wadis across the northern Arabian Peninsula.

Sinai Peninsula

The rugged, reddish granite peaks of South Sinai, including the area around Mount Catherine.

Gulf of Aqaba

The narrow, deep blue trench separating the Sinai from Saudi Arabia.