UUS → SVO

Stanovoy Range

Rugged, snow-capped mountains in the Russian Far East that provide a dramatic backdrop during the first third of the flight.

Verkhoyansk Range

One of the most remote and coldest mountain ranges on Earth, offering spectacular jagged ridgelines.

Lena River Delta

The massive, intricate patterns of the Lena River as it snakes through the Siberian permafrost toward the Arctic.

Putorana Plateau

If the flight path trends north, you may see the edge of this stunning volcanic plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Northern Ural Peaks

The highest and most dramatic section of the Urals, often covered in snow well into the summer months.

Infinite Taiga

The world's largest land biome, an endless green sea of coniferous forest that dominates the view for hours.

Tatar Strait

The body of water separating Sakhalin Island from mainland Russia, visible shortly after takeoff from UUS.

Amur River Basin

Views of the sprawling river networks and wetlands of the Khabarovsk Krai region as the plane enters the mainland.

Siberian Urban Centers

Potential views of the lights or sprawling layouts of major cities like Krasnoyarsk or Novosibirsk depending on the specific flight corridor.

Middle Ural Mountains

The ancient geological boundary between Asia and Europe, featuring rounded peaks and deep forests.

Volga River Meanders

As the flight approaches Moscow, the massive curves of the Volga, Europe's longest river, are often visible.