VKO → KSN

Vnukovo Departure

Excellent views of the airport complex and the Odintsovo district during the initial ascent phase.

Volga River Bend

Spectacular crossing of Russia's national river, often visible near the Samara region with its massive width and islands.

Southern Ural Peaks

Dramatic views of the higher, more rugged peaks of the Southern Urals including the Zilair plateau region.

Orenburg Steppe

Expansive views of the fertile agricultural lands that mark the transition between the European and Asian continents.

Kazakh Border Crossing

Watch the landscape shift into the distinctive, semi-arid patterns of the Kostanay region as you cross into Kazakhstan.

Moscow Metropolis

Aerial view of the sprawling Moscow suburbs and the industrial clusters surrounding the capital shortly after takeoff.

Oka River Basin

Watch the serpentine loops of the Oka River as the flight moves eastward across the central Russian plains.

Russian Heartland

A patchwork of dense deciduous forests and traditional agricultural strips typical of the Volga Federal District.

Middle Urals

Distant views of the northern slopes of the Ural range, appearing as low-lying, ancient forested ridges.

Northern Steppe

The transition into the vast, open plains of Northern Kazakhstan as the aircraft descends toward Kostanay.