UFA → LBD

Southern Ural Foothills

Dense forests and low-lying mountain ridges of the southern Ural range visible shortly after takeoff from Ufa.

Central Kazakh Steppe

An immense expanse of golden grasslands and remote settlements across the Aktobe and Kyzylorda regions.

Syr Darya River

The lifeblood of Central Asia, this ancient river winds through the arid plains toward the Fergana Valley.

Chatkal Mountain Range

Part of the Western Tien Shan, these high-altitude peaks provide a stunning, snowy panorama during the descent.

Fergana Valley Entrance

A patchwork of lush agricultural fields and orchards that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry terrain.

Ural River Basin

The geographical boundary between Europe and Asia, featuring winding riverbeds and fertile floodplains.

Kyzylkum Desert

Known as the 'Red Sand' desert, it offers fascinating geological textures and vast, lonely landscapes.

Aral Sea Depression

On very clear days, the distant, white salt-encrusted basins of the former Aral Sea can be seen to the far west.

Turkestan Range

Rugged, jagged peaks that form the southern border of the Fergana Valley near Khudzhand.

Khudzhand Cityscape

Aerial views of the ancient city, the Syr Darya crossing, and the historic fortress ruins as you land.