SCW → UTS

The Pechora River

The dominant geographic feature of the route, showcasing massive meanders and sandbars as you fly north.

Remote Komi Villages

Traditional wooden settlements like Izhma and Brykalansk that appear as tiny clusters along the riverbanks.

Izhma Confluence

The dramatic meeting point where the dark waters of the Izhma flow into the wider Pechora channel.

Ust-Tsylma Approach

Excellent views of the destination town, one of the oldest settlements in the Russian North, nestled on the high bank.

Vychegda River Bend

Visible immediately after takeoff, this major river creates a scenic loop around the Syktyvkar outskirts.

Komi Virgin Forests

Vast stretches of untouched taiga that form part of the largest wilderness area in Europe.

Timan Ridge

Subtle geological rises to the west that create unique mist and cloud patterns in the morning.