ROV → LBD

Greater Caucasus Range

Early in the flight, look south to see the distant, jagged peaks of the Caucasus, including Mount Elbrus on exceptionally clear days.

Baku and Absheron

Occasional views of the Caspian oil rigs and the industrial outskirts of the Azerbaijan capital across the water.

Amu Darya River

The 'Oxus' river appears as a massive, winding green ribbon cutting through the arid landscapes of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Kyzylkum Desert

Vast stretches of red sand dunes and ancient desert tracks that define the landscape of Central Asia.

Fan Mountains

A spectacular arrival highlight featuring the sharp, high-altitude peaks of the Pamir-Alay system guarding the southern edge of the Fergana Valley.

Northern Caspian Sea

Expansive views of the shallow, lighter-colored northern waters of the world's largest inland sea shortly after leaving Russian airspace.

Ustyurt Plateau

A stark, alien landscape of chalk escarpments and desert pavement stretching across the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border.

Aral Sea Basin

Distant views of the remaining North Aral Sea and the vast, dry Aralkum Desert, providing a unique perspective on a major ecological transformation.

Tashkent Outskirts

As the flight nears Tajikistan, the sprawling metropolitan area of Tashkent and its surrounding green oases are visible to the north.

Chatkal Range

The snow-capped peaks of the Western Tian Shan mountains provide a stunning backdrop as the plane prepares for its final approach.