UFA → TAS

Southern Ural Mountains

Dense forests and ancient, rounded peaks of the Bashkortostan region visible during the initial climb.

Mugodzhar Hills

The southern-most extension of the Urals, appearing as rocky ridges amidst the transitioning Kazakh landscape.

Syr Darya River

One of Central Asia's longest rivers, winding like a silver ribbon through the arid plains below.

Western Tien Shan

Dramatic, high-altitude mountain vistas that dominate the horizon as the plane approaches the Uzbek border.

Tashkent Cityscape

A bird's-eye view of the sprawling Uzbek capital, its green parks, and the Tashkent TV Tower.

Kazakh Steppe

Vast, seemingly endless golden plains that characterize the middle portion of the journey across Kazakhstan.

Kyzylkum Desert

The 'Red Sand' desert features unique dune patterns and extreme geological formations in northern Uzbekistan.

Central Asian Sunset

On evening flights, the right side provides an unobstructed view of the sun dipping below the flat desert horizon.

Agricultural Patterns

Intricate geometric irrigation circles and fields visible near the Ufa and Tashkent urban fringes.