VKO → TAS

Moscow Outskirts

Aerial views of the dense forests and expanding residential developments of the Moscow Oblast shortly after takeoff from Vnukovo.

Volga River Crossing

A magnificent view of Europe's longest river near Saratov, showcasing its wide channel and intricate network of islands and sandbars.

Russian Steppe

The transition from lush agricultural fields in southern Russia to the increasingly arid and vast plains of northern Kazakhstan.

North Aral Sea

A glimpse of the Kokaral Dam and the recovering North Aral Sea, where turquoise water contrasts sharply with the surrounding white salt flats.

Kyzylkum Desert

Infinite vistas of red-orange sand dunes and ancient dry riverbeds (wadis) as the flight crosses the heart of Central Asia.

Tian Shan Foothills

As the plane approaches Tashkent, the horizon is dominated by the majestic, often snow-dusted peaks of the Western Tian Shan mountains.

Central Russian Uplands

Rolling hills and the rural mosaic of the Don River basin as the flight heads southeast from Moscow.

Caspian Depression

Expansive views of the salt-encrusted lowlands and endorheic basins that sit below sea level in Western Kazakhstan.

Gas Flares

On night flights, look for the bright orange glows of industrial gas flares from the energy fields in the Emba region.

Takyr Formations

Intricate geometric patterns formed by cracked clay soils in the desert, resembling a giant jigsaw puzzle from 35,000 feet.

Desert Sunset

Exceptional views of the horizon if flying during the evening, as the sun sets over the flat, unobstructed desert horizon.