SCW → SVO

Syktyvkar Cityscape

Direct views of the city center and the industrial zones near the Sysola and Vychegda confluence.

Rybinsk Reservoir

Often called the Rybinsk Sea, this massive man-made lake is a highlight of the mid-flight segment.

The Upper Volga

A clear view of Russia's most iconic river as the flight path crosses it near the city of Uglich.

Klyazminskoye Reservoir

A beautiful chain of lakes and yacht clubs visible during the final minutes of the descent into SVO.

Sheremetyevo Approach

Excellent views of the airport's northern terminal complex and runways just before touchdown.

Vychegda River Loops

Intricate oxbow lakes and meandering river bends of the Vychegda just south of Syktyvkar.

Vast Komi Taiga

Extensive stretches of the pristine northern forest, showcasing the density of the Russian wilderness.

Vologda Farmlands

The landscape shifts from dense forest to the traditional agricultural patterns of the Vologda region.

Sergiyev Posad Glimpse

On the final descent into Moscow, look for the golden domes of the Trinity Lavra in the distance.

Moscow Northern Suburbs

Dense urban clusters and arterial highways as you approach the capital's northern perimeter.