OVB → SLY

Ob River Meanders

Track the serpent-like curves of the Ob River, one of Russia's great waterways, as it flows toward the Arctic.

Siberian Oil Flares

Look for the bright orange glows of gas flares from the massive energy extraction sites near Surgut.

Surgut Skyline

An aerial view of the industrial infrastructure and major bridges that serve as the gateway to the North.

Arctic Circle Crossing

Experience the crossing into the Polar region where the landscape becomes an intricate web of frozen channels.

Salekhard Landing

Get a direct view of the city of Salekhard and its unique architecture as the plane descends toward the Ob riverbank.

Vasyugan Swamp

Witness the world's largest swamp system, a sprawling network of peat bogs and thousands of tiny lakes.

Northern Ural Horizon

On very clear days, the distant silhouettes of the Northern Ural Mountains can be seen far to the west.

Tundra Transition

Observe the dramatic change from the dark green taiga forests to the sparse, mossy patterns of the Arctic tundra.