TAS → MRV

Tashkent Skyline

Aerial views of the Uzbek capital's unique mix of modern architecture and Soviet-era urban planning immediately after takeoff.

Kyzylkum Desert

Vast stretches of red sand dunes and arid landscapes typical of the Central Asian desert environment.

Caspian Sea Crossing

A long segment over the world's largest inland body of water, offering deep blue vistas and offshore infrastructure.

Greater Caucasus Range

Dramatic, jagged, snow-capped peaks that form the natural border between Russia and Georgia.

Mount Elbrus

Europe's highest peak is clearly visible as a massive twin-peaked dormant volcano to the southwest during the final descent.

Northern Kyzylkum

Geometric patterns of salt flats and remote geological formations in the northern Uzbek desert.

Ustyurt Plateau

Striking views of the desert tablelands and dramatic limestone cliffs between the Aral and Caspian seas.

Northern Caspian Basin

Views of the shallower, lighter-colored waters of the northern Caspian near the Volga delta region.

Russian Steppes

The transition into the fertile, green agricultural plains of the Stavropol Krai as you enter Russian airspace.

Mount Beshtau

The distinct five-peaked mountain near the airport which gives the 'Pyatigorye' region its name.