UCT → LED

Ukhta Industrial Landscape

Aerial view of the oil and gas industrial complexes and the Ukhvinka River immediately after takeoff.

Komi Virgin Forests

Vast expanses of the deep Russian taiga, characterized by dense coniferous forests and swampy wetlands.

Southern Lake Onega

The southern shoreline of Europe's second-largest lake, often visible mid-flight depending on the specific airway.

Oreshek Fortress

The historic 14th-century fortress situated on Orekhovy Island at the source of the Neva River from Lake Ladoga.

St. Petersburg City Center

Panoramic views of the Hermitage, Peter and Paul Fortress, and the intricate canal systems during the descent.

Timan Ridge

Glimpses of the ancient, eroded mountain range that runs through the Komi Republic and Arkhangelsk region.

Vychegda River Basins

Meandering river paths and oxbow lakes cutting through the northern wilderness.

Northern Lake Ladoga

The massive, sea-like expanse of Lake Ladoga, often dotted with ice floes well into the late spring.

Valaam Archipelago

On very clear days, the distant silhouette of the Valaam Monastery islands can be spotted to the north.

Gulf of Finland

As the plane banks for landing, the western horizon opens up toward the Baltic Sea.