SSH → VKO

Mount Sinai

The rugged, reddish-brown granite peaks of the Sinai Peninsula, including the area around St. Catherine.

The Dead Sea

A stunning view of the lowest point on Earth, featuring turquoise waters and white salt crusts along the shores.

Golan Heights

The volcanic plateaus and lush green landscapes bordering Israel, Syria, and Jordan.

Central Anatolian Plateau

The vast, high-altitude landscapes of Turkey, featuring unique geological formations and salt lakes.

Caucasian Foothills

As the flight crosses the Black Sea, the distant northern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains may be visible.

Moscow Cityscape

Depending on the landing pattern at VKO, you may catch the skyscrapers of Moscow City in the distance.

Gulf of Suez

Visible shortly after takeoff, you can often see the cargo ships lining up for the entrance to the Suez Canal.

Mediterranean Coastline

Clear views of the urban sprawl of Tel Aviv and the northern Israeli coast as the plane heads north.

Western Taurus Mountains

Dramatic limestone peaks and deep valleys in Southern Turkey, often snow-capped in winter.

Central Black Sea

An expansive stretch of deep blue water as the flight crosses from Turkey towards the Russian coast.

Moscow Oblast Forests

The dense greenery and winding rivers of the Russian heartland during the descent into Vnukovo.