YKS → BQS

Lena River Valley

Witness the immense scale of one of the world's longest rivers as it carves through the Siberian permafrost.

Stanovoy Range

Cross over the jagged, snow-dusted peaks that form the geographic divide between the Arctic and Pacific drainage basins.

Aldan Highlands

Vast stretches of untouched larch taiga and deep river canyons characterize this remote Siberian wilderness.

Zeya Reservoir

A massive, shimmering expanse of water visible as the plane begins its southern descent toward Blagoveschensk.

Yakutsk Cityscape

A unique view of the world's coldest major city and its infrastructure built entirely on stilts over permafrost.

Lena Highway

The A360 federal road is visible as a lone ribbon of civilization cutting through the endless forest.

Amur River Border

As you approach BQS, see the river that serves as the international boundary between Russia and China.

Heihe Skyline

During the final approach, the high-rise buildings of the Chinese city of Heihe are often visible across the water.