OVB → KHV

Yenisey River

Crossing one of the world's longest rivers near the city of Krasnoyarsk, visible about 45 minutes into the flight.

Lake Baikal

The highlight of the route; the deep blue waters and mountainous shores of the world's deepest lake are visible to the south.

Sayan Mountains

Snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Sayan range providing a jagged skyline along the southern horizon.

Amur River

The 'Black Dragon' river serves as the border with China; its wide meanders are prominent during the descent into Khabarovsk.

Khabarovsk Bridge

The famous bridge spanning the Amur, depicted on the 5000-ruble note, is often visible during the final approach.

Ob River Estuary

Aerial view of the massive Ob River and the Novosibirsk reservoir immediately after takeoff from OVB.

Siberian Taiga

Untouched stretches of the dark coniferous forest extending to the northern horizon for hundreds of miles.

Stanovoy Highlands

Dramatic, rugged mountain ranges that mark the transition into the Russian Far East territory.

Amur-Zeya Lowlands

The transition from mountains to the fertile, swampy plains of the Amur region near the end of the flight.