SVX → NMA

Southern Ural Mountains

Shortly after takeoff, view the ancient, weathered peaks of the Urals as they taper into the Kazakh plains.

Kazakh Steppe

Vast, seemingly endless golden grasslands and nomadic landscapes stretching across Northern Kazakhstan.

Syr Darya River

The lifeblood of Central Asia, visible as a meandering blue ribbon cutting through the arid terrain.

Tashkent Outskirts

Aerial views of the urban sprawl and industrial zones surrounding the Uzbek capital before turning toward Namangan.

Chatkal Mountain Range

Dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Western Tian Shan that guard the northern entrance to the Fergana Valley.

Chelyabinsk Lake District

A cluster of hundreds of small, glittering lakes dotting the landscape south of Yekaterinburg.

Kyzylkum Desert

The 'Red Sand' desert features striking geological formations and vast stretches of uninhabited wilderness.

Ustyurt Plateau Edge

Distant views of the raised, arid plateau formations that define the geography of Western Uzbekistan.

Beketau Salt Flats

Occasional views of white salt crusts and seasonal marshes reflecting the sky in the heart of the desert.

Fergana Valley Basin

On approach, view the fertile agricultural patchwork of the valley floor contrasting with the surrounding mountains.