OVB → KRR

Ob River & Novosibirsk Reservoir

Immediately after takeoff, witness the massive scale of the 'Ob Sea' and the winding path of one of the world's longest rivers.

Northern Kazakh Steppes

The flight path skims the border of Kazakhstan, offering endless views of the iconic, flat Eurasian grasslands.

Southern Ural Foothills

The ancient, rolling peaks that mark the boundary between Asia and Europe appear as textured ridges below.

Volga River Crossing

A spectacular view of the mighty Volga, often seen near the city of Saratov, showing the river's immense width and island clusters.

Greater Caucasus Distance

On the final approach to Krasnodar, the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains are visible to the south on clear days.

Omsk Cityscape

A bird's-eye view of Omsk and the confluence of the Irtysh and Om rivers roughly 45 minutes into the flight.

West Siberian Plain

The dense forests and swampy lowlands of the Siberian interior create a unique mosaic of colors and textures.

Tsimlyansk Reservoir

A massive artificial lake on the Don River that dominates the landscape as you enter Southern Russia.

Kuban Agricultural Patterns

The 'Breadbasket of Russia' reveals itself in perfectly geometric, multicolored crop fields during the descent into Krasnodar.

Krasnodar Approach

Excellent views of the urban sprawl of Krasnodar and the surrounding irrigation canals used for rice farming.