VKO → NER

Northern Moscow Suburbs

Clear views of the dense forests and satellite towns north of the capital shortly after takeoff.

Northern Ural Mountains

The ancient mountain range dividing Europe and Asia, featuring weathered peaks and deep valleys.

Ob River Basin

Aerial view of the intricate, winding tributaries and frozen marshlands of the world's seventh-longest river system.

Vilyuy Reservoir

A massive, serpentine man-made sea in the Yakutian taiga that remains frozen for much of the year.

Aurora Borealis

On night flights from October to March, this side offers a prime view of the Northern Lights due to the high latitude.

Kama River & Kazan

Early in the flight, the confluence of the Volga and Kama rivers provides a beautiful geometric landscape.

Central Ural Peaks

Views of the industrial heartland near the Ural range, where the mountains are more rugged and concentrated.

Siberian Taiga

An endless green carpet of coniferous forest that stretches to the horizon for thousands of kilometers.

Lena River Crossing

A glimpse of the mighty Lena River, one of the three great Siberian rivers flowing into the Arctic Ocean.

Stanovoy Range

Dramatic, jagged peaks that dominate the horizon during the final descent into Neryungri.