UUA → DME

Bugulma-Belebey Upland

Rolling hills and valleys of the southern Ural foothills immediately after takeoff.

Kuybyshev Reservoir

The widest part of the Volga River, appearing like a vast inland sea near the horizon.

Zhiguli Mountains

Dramatic limestone cliffs and forested ridges visible along the southern bend of the Volga.

Tolyatti and the Dam

Industrial landscape and the massive Zhiguli Hydroelectric Station damming the Volga.

Ryazan Skyline

Views of the ancient city and the winding Oka River during the mid-to-late phase of the flight.

Kama-Volga Confluence

The massive junction where the Kama River joins the Volga, creating a sprawling wetland delta.

Kazan Panorama

Potential views of the Kazan Kremlin and the city skyline if the flight path tracks slightly north.

Cheboksary Reservoir

Extensive river islands and intricate water patterns along the northern bank of the Volga.

Meshchera National Park

Dense pine and birch forests covering the lowland plains as you approach the Moscow region.

DME Northern Approach

Aerial views of the Moscow satellite towns and forest belts during the final descent.