UUD → KHV

Selenga River Meanders

Immediately after takeoff, witness the intricate loops and wetlands of the Selenga River as it flows toward Lake Baikal.

Yablonovyy Range

Aerial views of the continental divide where rivers flow either toward the Arctic Ocean or the Pacific.

Vitim Plateau

A vast expanse of untouched Siberian taiga and high-altitude marshes spanning the Zabaykalsky Krai.

Bureinsky Nature Reserve

Pass over the dramatic, jagged peaks of the Bureya Range as you approach the Khabarovsk region.

Zeya River Basin

Views of the northern tributaries that feed into the massive Zeya Reservoir system further south.

Ulan-Ude Skyline

A clear view of the Buryatian capital, including the urban layout and the industrial zones along the railway.

Trans-Siberian Railway

The flight path often parallels the world-famous railway, which can be seen snaking through the hills.

Chinese Borderlands

Distant views toward the south where the Russian Far East meets the Heilongjiang province of China.

The Amur River

During the final descent, the 'Black Dragon River' appears, marking the massive waterway that defines the region's geography.

Khabarovsk Confluence

A spectacular view of the city of Khabarovsk where the Ussuri River joins the mighty Amur.