VKO → KVX

Moscow City Skyscrapers

The glass towers of the International Business Center are frequently visible on the left during the initial ascent from Vnukovo.

Sheremetyevo Transit

On clear days, the runways and terminals of SVO can be seen to the north as the flight bypasses the city center.

Vladimir City

Historic white-stone cathedrals of this Golden Ring city appear roughly 25 minutes into the flight.

Gorky Reservoir

The northern reaches of the massive Volga river system come into view as you cross into the Nizhny Novgorod region.

Vyatka River

The winding blue ribbon of the Vyatka River signals the final approach into the Kirov region.

Moscow Suburban Sprawl

The dense network of highways and commuter towns radiating from the capital's southern districts.

Oka River Bends

The southern arc of the Oka river provides a scenic winding waterway during the first third of the flight.

Nizhny Novgorod Confluence

The spectacular point where the Oka meets the Volga is often visible to the south near the midpoint of the route.

Mari El Taiga

Vast stretches of dense, dark coniferous forests that characterize the transition into the Kirov and Mari El territories.

Kirov Industrial Grid

The thermal power plants and industrial architecture of Kirov's southern suburbs during the descent.