TAS → OVB

Tien Shan Mountains

Spectacular snow-capped 'Celestial Mountains' rising sharply to the east of Tashkent.

Chimgan Highlands

A close-up view of the popular alpine recreation areas and rugged peaks in Uzbekistan.

Lake Balkhash

One of Asia's largest lakes, notable for its unique crescent shape and turquoise waters.

Siberian Taiga

The dramatic transition from arid steppe to the dense, dark green coniferous forests of Russia.

Novosibirsk Approach

Views of the Ob River and the largest city in Siberia during the final landing phase.

Tashkent Panorama

Aerial view of the Uzbek capital's sprawling parks and Soviet-era architecture during initial climb.

Kyzylkum Fringe

The eastern edges of the vast red sand desert transition into the Kazakh steppes.

Central Kazakh Steppe

Infinite horizons of flat, golden grassland that define the interior of Kazakhstan.

Karaganda Region

Distant views of the industrial hubs and mining infrastructure of central Kazakhstan.

Ob River Basin

The complex network of tributaries leading toward the Novosibirsk reservoir upon descent.