SVX → LCA

Southern Ural Mountains

Dense forests and the ancient, rounded peaks of the Ural range visible immediately after departure from SVX.

Volga River Bend

The massive scale of the Volga River near Samara, showing its wide channels and industrial river ports.

Greater Caucasus Range

On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus, including Mount Elbrus, appear on the horizon.

Turkish Black Sea Coast

The transition from the deep blue Black Sea to the lush, green coastline of Northern Turkey.

Taurus Mountains

Dramatic, jagged limestone peaks and high-altitude plateaus as the flight crosses Southern Turkey.

Kyrenia Mountains

The narrow, rugged mountain range of Northern Cyprus as the aircraft begins its descent toward Larnaca.

Russian Steppe

Vast agricultural mosaics and 'black earth' fields extending across the Saratov and Rostov regions.

Don River

The winding path of the Don River as it snakes toward the Sea of Azov through southern plains.

Tuz Gölü

The massive, bright white Salt Lake in Central Turkey, which creates a striking visual contrast with the surrounding arid land.

Konya Basin

The organized urban grid and surrounding agricultural circles of the Konya region in Turkey.

Larnaca Bay

Excellent views of the turquoise Mediterranean waters and the salt lakes of Larnaca during the final approach.