UFA → SGC

Southern Ural Foothills

The rolling agricultural landscapes of eastern Bashkortostan transitioning into the rocky Urals.

Chelyabinsk Lake Region

A stunning cluster of thousands of glacial lakes including Irtyash and Itkul, often gleaming in the sunlight.

Siberian Oil Infrastructure

As the plane approaches the Khanty-Mansi region, look for the distinctive patterns of oil pads and gas flares.

Yugra Bridge

The massive cable-stayed bridge over the Ob River, one of the longest in Siberia, is frequently visible on the final approach to SGC.

Surgut Skyline

The industrial silhouette of Surgut, including its massive power stations, which are among the largest in the world.

Ufa City & Belaya River

Aerial view of the Bashkortostan capital and the dramatic U-turn of the Belaya River shortly after takeoff.

Central Ural Ridges

The plane crosses the spine of the Ural Mountains, revealing ancient, forested peaks stretching north toward the horizon.

West Siberian Taiga

An endless expanse of dense coniferous forest interspersed with winding, dark-water streams.

Ob Floodplains

The intricate silver web of the Ob River's secondary channels and marshes as you descend into the Surgut region.