VVO → SVO

Amur River

Witness the massive scale of the Amur River and its intricate floodplains shortly after takeoff near Khabarovsk.

Lake Baikal

The undisputed highlight; the flight path usually passes just north of the world's deepest lake, providing a stunning view of its crescent shape.

Sayan Mountains

Rugged, snow-capped peaks that mark the southern border of the Siberian plateau.

West Siberian Plain

A mesmerizing patchwork of agricultural fields and meandering rivers near the cities of Novosibirsk and Omsk.

Southern Ural Mountains

The ancient geological boundary between Asia and Europe, appearing as weathered, forest-covered ridges.

Volga River

A grand view of Russia's most famous river as it winds toward Nizhny Novgorod before the final descent into Moscow.

Siberian Taiga

An endless, pristine sea of green coniferous forest stretching toward the Arctic horizon.

Stanovoy Highlands

Intricate mountain patterns and high-altitude plateaus in the remote regions of eastern Siberia.

Putorana Plateau

Distant, hazy views of the unique flat-topped basalt mountains in the far north.

Northern Urals

Sharper and more alpine peaks compared to the southern section, often covered in snow well into the summer.

Moscow Northern Suburbs

The dense urban sprawl and forest belts of the Moscow region as you approach Sheremetyevo.