URC → OVB

Bogda Peak

The highest peak of the eastern Tianshan range, often covered in snow year-round, visible shortly after takeoff.

Gurbantunggut Desert

A high-altitude view of China's second-largest desert, featuring complex longitudinal sand dunes.

Altai Mountains

The flight crosses the core of this massive range where China, Mongolia, and Russia converge, featuring glaciers and rugged terrain.

Siberian Taiga

Dense coniferous forests that begin to dominate the landscape as the plane enters the Altai Republic and Novosibirsk region.

Novosibirsk Reservoir

Locally known as the 'Ob Sea', this massive man-made lake on the Ob River is a major landmark during the approach to OVB.

Urumqi Cityscape

A clear view of the urban sprawl of the Xinjiang capital against the backdrop of the Tianshan foothills.

Lake Ulungur

A massive endorheic lake located in the northern part of the Junggar Basin, appearing like a blue gem in the arid landscape.

Irtysh River

Observe the winding path of the Irtysh as it flows Northwest toward the Arctic Ocean, crossing international borders.

Baraba Steppe

The vast, flat expanse of the West Siberian plains, characterized by a patchwork of marshes and grasslands.

Novosibirsk Outskirts

Industrial districts and residential blocks of Russia's third-largest city visible during the descent.