TAS → KJA

Tian Shan Mountains

Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and rugged ridges of the 'Celestial Mountains' shortly after departure.

Lake Balkhash

The distinctive turquoise waters of this massive crescent-shaped lake are often visible to the east in clear weather.

Altai Mountains

A stunning display of high-altitude peaks and glaciated valleys as the flight path passes the Russian-Kazakh border.

Sayan Mountains

The wild, forested foothills and craggy peaks that define the approach into the Krasnoyarsk territory.

Yenisei River

One of the world's most powerful rivers, visible as a massive winding waterway during the final descent into KJA.

Syr Darya River

Visible shortly after takeoff from Tashkent, this major river meanders through the arid landscapes of Uzbekistan and Southern Kazakhstan.

Kazakh Steppe

A vast expanse of flat, open grasslands that characterizes the mid-section of the flight over Kazakhstan.

Siberian Taiga

As the plane approaches Krasnoyarsk, the landscape transforms into a dense, endless carpet of dark coniferous forest.