RGK → DME

Altai Foothills

Dramatic views of the emerald-green valleys and the Katun River winding through the Altai mountains immediately after takeoff.

Ob River Crossing

A spectacular view of one of Siberia's longest rivers as it snakes through the West Siberian Plain.

Southern Ural Mountains

The ancient, forested peaks of the Urals marking the geographic border between Asia and Europe.

Kama-Volga Confluence

The massive scale of the water junction near Kazan, where two of Russia's most significant rivers meet.

Moscow Suburbs

The expanding urban footprint and dense dacha settlements of the Moscow Oblast during the final descent.

High Altai Range

Distant, snow-capped peaks of the main Altai range visible to the south during the initial climb.

Irtysh River

Views of the wide, blue Irtysh river as the flight passes north of the city of Omsk.

Siberian Taiga

An endless carpet of dense coniferous forest stretching toward the horizon across the Tyumen region.

Gorky Reservoir

The vast expanse of the Volga River north of Nizhny Novgorod, often dotted with cargo ships in summer.

DME Final Approach

Views of the industrial complexes and forest belts surrounding Domodedovo Airport.