SKD → KZN

Aydar Lake

A massive, deep blue man-made lake system that stands out vividly against the surrounding arid landscape.

Syr Darya River

Observe the ancient river's meanders as it flows northwest towards the remains of the Aral Sea.

Mugodzhar Hills

The southern-most extension of the Ural Mountains appearing as rugged, low-lying ridges in Kazakhstan.

Kazakh Salt Lakes

Glimmering white and pink salt pans scattered across the steppe north of Aktobe.

Kazan Kremlin

If the flight approaches from the north, look for the white walls of the Kremlin and the Kul Sharif Mosque.

Samarkand Blue Domes

Aerial view of the Registan and historic turquoise-domed mosques immediately after departure from SKD.

Kyzylkum Desert

Expansive views of the red sands and shifting dunes of one of Central Asia's largest deserts.

Ustyurt Plateau Escarpments

Dramatic cliffs and geological formations marking the transition to the Western Kazakh wasteland.

Volga-Kama Confluence

On final approach, catch the wide expanse where the Volga and Kama rivers meet south of Kazan.