SVO → NCE

Moscow Skyline

Shortly after takeoff from SVO, the aircraft often turns south, offering a view of the vast Moscow metropolis and the Kremlin in the distance.

Central European Cities

Depending on the specific airway, you can often spot the historic layout of cities like Prague or Munich as you cross the continent.

The High Alps

A spectacular traverse over the snow-capped Swiss and Italian Alps, showing jagged ridges and deep glacial valleys.

Monaco and the Coast

During the descent into NCE, you can often see the Principality of Monaco and the luxury yachts of the Mediterranean coast.

Promenade des Anglais

On the final approach to the airport, the left side looks directly onto Nice's famous waterfront and the blue waters of the Baie des Anges.

Northern European Plains

Vast stretches of agricultural land across Belarus, Poland, and Germany, dotted with small villages and forests.

Lake Geneva

On many flight paths, the right side offers a view of the crescent-shaped Lake Geneva and the city of Geneva at its tip.

Mont Blanc

As the plane nears the French border, you can often spot the highest peak in the Alps, Mont Blanc, standing tall above its neighbors.

Mercantour National Park

The rugged, forested mountains of the southern French Alps provide a dramatic backdrop just before the descent begins.

Cap d'Antibes

As the plane turns for its final approach, you can see the exclusive villas and rocky coastline of Antibes and Cannes to the west.