YKS → KHV

Lena River Braids

Spectacular aerial views of the massive, multi-channeled Lena River winding through the Sakha Republic.

Aldan Plateau Taiga

Uninterrupted vistas of the deep Siberian larch forests and untouched wilderness of the Aldan River basin.

Stanovoy Range Peaks

Aerial crossing of the rugged mountain chain that serves as the divide between the Arctic and Pacific drainage basins.

Bureya River Valleys

Deeply incised river valleys and winding tributaries cutting through the high-altitude terrain.

Amur River Confluence

On the final approach, see where the Ussuri River meets the Amur near the heart of Khabarovsk.

Yakutsk Cityscape

A unique look at the world's coldest city, built entirely on permafrost, immediately after departure.

Prilenskoye Plateau

Rugged high-altitude plains characterized by extreme erosion and deep, narrow valleys.

Central Stanovoy Heights

Views of the western sections of the mountain range, often snow-capped well into the summer months.

Zeya-Bureya Plain

The landscape transitions from harsh mountains to the softer, agricultural lowlands of the Amur region.

Amur-China Border

Distant views to the west where the Amur River defines the international border with Northern China.