VOG → UGC

Volga-Don Canal

Catch glimpses of the strategic shipping lanes and industrial infrastructure south of Volgograd.

Caspian Sea Coastline

Dramatic views of the coastline where the blue waters meet the pale sands of the Mangystau region.

Ustyurt Plateau Chinks

Stunning white and yellow limestone cliffs (chinks) that define the edge of the high Ustyurt Plateau.

Khiva (Itchan Kala)

During the descent into Urgench, the ancient mud-brick walls and turquoise minarets of Khiva are often visible to the southwest.

Volga River Delta

View the intricate network of channels and wetlands where the Volga flows into the northern Caspian Sea shortly after departure.

Western Kazakh Steppe

Witness the vast, seemingly endless expanse of the semi-desert landscape in Kazakhstan's Atyrau region.

Aral Sea Basin

On clear days, the distant northern horizon reveals the white salt flats and remnants of the receding Aral Sea.

Amudarya River Greenery

A sharp contrast of lush green agricultural land appearing amidst the desert as you approach the Khorezm oasis.