World Tour 063-Kiruna to Arkhangelsk – Scandinavia-Russia

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Stage 63 is an expedition through the northern realms of Scandinavia and Russia, a journey that will carry you through some of the most remote and captivating landscapes on Earth. The stage commences in Kiruna, Sweden, a place where the ethereal dance of the Northern Lights illuminates the Arctic skies, and heads northward, venturing into the heart of Norway, where the breathtaking Nordkapp awaits. Perched on the very edge of the continent, this iconic cliff is a sentinel overlooking the Arctic Ocean, a vast expanse of water that stretches to the North Pole. As you trace the northern coastline, the landscapes will shift, revealing a panorama of untamed beauty. The rugged shores, fjords, and tundra stretch out in all directions, creating a tapestry of nature’s grandeur. Along the way, you’ll encounter small coastal communities, each with its own unique culture and traditions, shaped by the relentless embrace of the Arctic. The journey then veers southeast towards the Kola Peninsula, where Russia’s frontier with the Arctic Ocean unfolds. This remote region is a land of extremes, with stark tundra, crystalline lakes, and a history that echoes through the ages. Here, the Sami and the Russian cultures intermingle, creating a rich tapestry of traditions that have withstood the test of time. Having traversed the Kola Peninsula, you continue southward, leaving the Arctic behind as you make your way towards the final destination, Arkhangelsk, where you’ll witness the transition from the Arctic wilderness to the more settled landscapes of the Russian heartland.

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Total Legs: 23 Total Distance: 1051 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 24 minutes

Leg 1

Flying from ESNQ

Leg Distance: 87.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 42 minutes.

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ESNQ(ESNQ) to Jukkasjarvi(POI1)

Distance: 4.72NM Bearing: 54° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly northeast to Jukkasjärvi – a long narrow lake running east. The town of Jukkasjärvi on the lake's north shore is known for its ice hotel

Jukkasjarvi(POI1) to Taavinunnanen(POI2)

Distance: 14.29NM Bearing: 37° 7 minutes

Continue northeast to the tallest peak in that direction, Taavinunnanen at 780 meters

Taavinunnanen(POI2) to Lainioalven(POI3)

Distance: 17.58NM Bearing: 74° 8 minutes

Fly east across the flat countryside until you reach the Lainio River, considered one of Europe's finest fishing rivers

Lainioalven(POI3) to Kuormakka(POI4)

Distance: 11.63NM Bearing: 6° 6 minutes

Turn northwards and head for the nearby mountain ridge, then continue north until you reach highway E45 running northeast

Kuormakka(POI4) to Idivuoma(POI5)

Distance: 7.3NM Bearing: 26° 4 minutes

Follow the highway northeast to the town of Idivuoma, near a group of lakes that line the road

Idivuoma(POI5) to Karesuando(POI6)

Distance: 10.62NM Bearing: 33° 5 minutes

Keep following the highway northeast to the town of Karesuando, on the Muonio River. The river forms part of the border between Sweden and Finland

Karesuando(POI6) to EFET(EFET)

Distance: 21.48NM Bearing: 90° 10 minutes

From the river, fly east across the countryside to Enontekio Airport, which lies next to a long narrow lake system

Leg 2

Flying from EFET

Leg Distance: 43.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

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EFET(EFET) to Road 93(POI7)

Distance: 4.8NM Bearing: 359° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly north to meet a main road heading northwest

Road 93(POI7) to Leppajarvi(POI8)

Distance: 5.15NM Bearing: 303° 2 minutes

Follow the road northwest

Leppajarvi(POI8) to Geadgejavri(POI9)

Distance: 11.84NM Bearing: 349° 6 minutes

At the small village of Leppäjärvi the road will run north and cross back into Norway, and the region of Finnmark

Geadgejavri(POI9) to Bievjaveaijohka(POI10)

Distance: 8.1NM Bearing: 334° 4 minutes

Keep following the road, now European route 45, as it heads north, eventually running alongside a small river, Bievjaveaijohka

Bievjaveaijohka(POI10) to Kautokeino(POI11)

Distance: 11.5NM Bearing: 324° 6 minutes

The road will turn briefly west, before continuing northwest to the town of Kautokeino

Kautokeino(POI11) to ENKA(ENKA)

Distance: 1.87NM Bearing: 341° 1 minutes

There is a small airstrip located just north of the town

Leg 3

Flying from ENKA

Leg Distance: 28.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.

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ENKA(ENKA) to Vuolgamasjavri(POI12)

Distance: 14.59NM Bearing: 38° 7 minutes

After takeoff, follow E45 as it makes its way northeast alongside a chain of river like lakes which carve a shallow valley across the Finnmarksvidda plateau

Vuolgamasjavri(POI12) to Kautokeinoelva(POI13)

Distance: 4.06NM Bearing: 3° 2 minutes

Keep following the road and river system as they turn north

Kautokeinoelva(POI13) to Kautokeinoelva(POI14)

Distance: 2.95NM Bearing: 326° 1 minutes

The river will flow northwest between some low lying hills

Kautokeinoelva(POI14) to ENMZ(ENMZ)

Distance: 7.17NM Bearing: 356° 3 minutes

The river will continue north across the plateau. When you reach a narrow section heading northeast, look for a small grass airstrip on the river's left bank, a couple of miles south of the village of Masi. Beware of the power lines west of the runway

Leg 4

Flying from ENMZ

Leg Distance: 40.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.

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ENMZ(ENMZ) to Masi(POI15)

Distance: 3.9NM Bearing: 15° 2 minutes

After takeoff, follow the river north past the village of Masi and into a valley

Masi(POI15) to Virdnejavri(POI16)

Distance: 13.84NM Bearing: 355° 7 minutes

Follow the river north, which will form into a long, narrow reservoir with the Alta Dam at its northern end

Virdnejavri(POI16) to Sautso(POI17)

Distance: 7.91NM Bearing: 316° 4 minutes

From the dam, follow the Alta river northwest along Sautso, the largest canyon in northern Europe

Sautso(POI17) to Altaelva(POI18)

Distance: 8.2NM Bearing: 282° 4 minutes

The canyon will become more shallow as it turns to the west, revealing more beautiful scenery

Altaelva(POI18) to ENAT(ENAT)

Distance: 6.37NM Bearing: 7° 3 minutes

The valley will meet another valley as the river turns north towards the town of Alta, at the end of Alta Fjord, with Komsa mountain overlooking the town. The area around the town contains thousands of rock carvings, making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head for the airport on the north side of town.

Leg 5

Flying from ENAT

Leg Distance: 47.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

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ENAT(ENAT) to Altafjorden(POI19)

Distance: 8.35NM Bearing: 303° 4 minutes

Follow the fjord northwest

Altafjorden(POI19) to Seiland(POI20)

Distance: 10.08NM Bearing: 351° 5 minutes

Fly north along the center of the fjord towards Seiland, a large mountainous island which is mostly national park, and contains two glaciers

Seiland(POI20) to Seiland(POI21)

Distance: 19.24NM Bearing: 359° 9 minutes

Climb as you cross north over the island for a great view of its glaciers and fjord system that nearly cuts the island in half

Seiland(POI21) to ENHF(ENHF)

Distance: 9.91NM Bearing: 28° 5 minutes

As you reach the north of the main part of the island, turn northeast and fly across a narrow peninsula to Hammerfest, the northernmost town with over 10,000 people in the world, and one of the capitals of Sami culture. The town is on the island of Kvaløya and the airport is on the town's northern edge

Leg 6

Flying from ENHF

Leg Distance: 65.3 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.

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ENHF(ENHF) to Kjerkegardsbukta(POI22)

Distance: 4.27NM Bearing: 40° 2 minutes

After takeoff, head northeast across the peninsula

Kjerkegardsbukta(POI22) to Porsanger Peninsula(POI23)

Distance: 11.55NM Bearing: 37° 6 minutes

Continue northeast across the water to the hilly headland, one of many on the larger Porsanger Peninsula

Porsanger Peninsula(POI23) to Porsanger Peninsula(POI24)

Distance: 7.79NM Bearing: 38° 4 minutes

Keep flying northeast to a small bay on the next peninsula

Porsanger Peninsula(POI24) to Havoysund(POI25)

Distance: 4.77NM Bearing: 3° 2 minutes

Follow the winding road as it cuts a path to the north of the peninsula, and the town of Havøysund

Havoysund(POI25) to Masoya(POI26)

Distance: 5.79NM Bearing: 59° 3 minutes

Fly northeast across to the island of Måsøya. The lone village on the island, Måsøy, has a population of about 40 people

Masoya(POI26) to Gjesvaer(POI27)

Distance: 7.38NM Bearing: 39° 4 minutes

Fly northeast across the water to another mountain headland west of the village of Gjesvær

Gjesvaer(POI27) to Gjesvaerstappan(POI28)

Distance: 2.89NM Bearing: 11° 1 minutes

From the peninsula, head north to Gjesværstappan, a group of islands and also a nature reserve which is home to large colonies of sea birds

Gjesvaerstappan(POI28) to Knivskjellodden(POI29)

Distance: 6.91NM Bearing: 50° 3 minutes

From the islands, fly northeast across to Knivskjellodden. This small peninsula is the northernmost point on the island of Magerøya in Northern Norway, and at 71 degrees north, is the northernmost point on this world tour

Knivskjellodden(POI29) to Nordkapp(POI30)

Distance: 2.52NM Bearing: 99° 1 minutes

Continue east to Nordkapp. This plateau is a popular tourist attraction as the northernmost point in Europe that can be accessed by car

Nordkapp(POI30) to Opnanvatnet(POI31)

Distance: 4.15NM Bearing: 106° 2 minutes

Fly east across the bay to another plateau-like peninsula. A small lagoon on the eastern side of the peninsula, Opnanvatnet, is surrounded by the coastal cliffs

Opnanvatnet(POI31) to ENHV(ENHV)

Distance: 7.28NM Bearing: 163° 3 minutes

Fly south from the headland along the bay to Valan Airport, which runs along the southern shore of the bay and serves the nearby towns of Storbukt, Honningsvåg and Nordvågen

Leg 7

Flying from ENHV

Leg Distance: 46.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

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ENHV(ENHV) to Svaerholt(POI32)

Distance: 13.9NM Bearing: 85° 7 minutes

After takeoff, fly east across the mouth of Porsanger fjord to the northern tip of the peninsula on the fjord's eastern shore

Svaerholt(POI32) to Nordkinnhalvoya(POI33)

Distance: 8.56NM Bearing: 86° 4 minutes

Continue east across the water to the sea cliffs of the western Nordkinn Peninsula

Nordkinnhalvoya(POI33) to Nordkinnhalvoya(POI34)

Distance: 2.87NM Bearing: 359° 1 minutes

Follow the rugged coastline north

Nordkinnhalvoya(POI34) to Nordkinnhalvoya(POI35)

Distance: 4.42NM Bearing: 17° 2 minutes

Continue north across the mouth of Kjollefjord to another plateau like headland with more impressive sea cliffs, and follow them north

Nordkinnhalvoya(POI35) to Kinnarodden(POI36)

Distance: 9.06NM Bearing: 38° 4 minutes

Fly northeast across the mouth of another fjord, Oskefjord, then follow the coast to the peninsula's northern tip at Kinnarodden

Kinnarodden(POI36) to Magkellhetta(POI37)

Distance: 2.38NM Bearing: 105° 1 minutes

Follow the coastline around to the east

Magkellhetta(POI37) to ENMH(ENMH)

Distance: 5.1NM Bearing: 147° 2 minutes

Fly southeast over a narrow peninsula, then continue to Mehamn Airport, a mile southwest from the town

Leg 8

Flying from ENMH

Leg Distance: 25.68 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.

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ENMH(ENMH) to Koifjorden(POI38)

Distance: 7.91NM Bearing: 89° 4 minutes

Fly east across the lake filled tundra to Koifjorden, a small fjord leading south

Koifjorden(POI38) to Nordkinnhalvoya(POI39)

Distance: 6.45NM Bearing: 89° 3 minutes

Continue east across the fjord and the land beyond to reach the eastern coast of the peninsula

Nordkinnhalvoya(POI39) to Varangerhalvoya(POI40)

Distance: 9.9NM Bearing: 103° 5 minutes

Fly east across the Tana fjord to the northern tip of the Varanger Peninsula. Most of this 2000 square kilometer peninsula is protected by the Varangerhalvøya National Park

Varangerhalvoya(POI40) to ENBV(ENBV)

Distance: 1.42NM Bearing: 100° 1 minutes

Continue east to Berlevag airport on the peninsula's north coast

Leg 9

Flying from ENBV

Leg Distance: 26.47 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.

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ENBV(ENBV) to Berlevag(POI41)

Distance: 4.15NM Bearing: 88° 2 minutes

Head east to the nearby town of Berlevåg, one of the larger fishing villages in the area, then continue east along the coast, where the Kjølnes lighthouse keeps watch over the Barents Sea

Berlevag(POI41) to Sandfjordstranden(POI42)

Distance: 5.03NM Bearing: 129° 2 minutes

Follow the coast around to the southeast, passing Sandfjord beach on the way

Sandfjordstranden(POI42) to Batsfjorden(POI43)

Distance: 9.41NM Bearing: 95° 5 minutes

From the small rocky outcrop, head east across the bay to the flat peninsula on the other side, then continue east to the entrance of Batsfjord

Batsfjorden(POI43) to ENBS(ENBS)

Distance: 7.88NM Bearing: 181° 4 minutes

Fly to the southern end of the fjord, where Batsfjord airport lies on higher ground a couple of miles south from the town

Leg 10

Flying from ENBS

Leg Distance: 33.01 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

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ENBS(ENBS) to Syltefjorden(POI44)

Distance: 10.19NM Bearing: 89° 5 minutes

After takeoff, fly east across the peninsula to reach another inlet, Syltefjorden

Syltefjorden(POI44) to Syltevik(POI45)

Distance: 3.29NM Bearing: 79° 2 minutes

Cross the fjord to a valley entrance carved into the cliffs on the eastern side

Syltevik(POI45) to Syltevikvatnet(POI46)

Distance: 2.97NM Bearing: 122° 1 minutes

Follow the valley southeast, passing over a lake, Syltevikvatnet, before reaching a valley junction

Syltevikvatnet(POI46) to Sandfjordelva(POI47)

Distance: 2.97NM Bearing: 74° 1 minutes

At the valley junction, follow the Sandfjord river east to the coast

Sandfjordelva(POI47) to Blodskytodden naturreservat(POI48)

Distance: 7.75NM Bearing: 101° 4 minutes

Follow the coast east, then continue across the bay. The headland on the other side is part of a nature reserve

Blodskytodden naturreservat(POI48) to ENSS(ENSS)

Distance: 5.84NM Bearing: 138° 3 minutes

Follow the coastline around to the southeast, and on to Vardo Airport, which lies at the southern end of a large breakwater protected harbor

Leg 11

Flying from ENSS

Leg Distance: 33.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

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ENSS(ENSS) to Kiberg(POI49)

Distance: 4.06NM Bearing: 159° 2 minutes

Fly south along the coast, where it will soon turn to the southwest

Kiberg(POI49) to Komagvaer(POI50)

Distance: 12.14NM Bearing: 234° 6 minutes

Follow the coast southwest along a number of bays and beaches

Komagvaer(POI50) to Ekkeroy(POI51)

Distance: 11.65NM Bearing: 202° 6 minutes

Continue southwest along the coast as it turns more towards the south to the small island of Ekkerøy, which is now joined to the mainland by a small sandy isthmus

Ekkeroy(POI51) to ENVD(ENVD)

Distance: 5.73NM Bearing: 248° 3 minutes

Follow the coast west to Vadso airport, which is east from the town

Leg 12

Flying from ENVD

Leg Distance: 24.08 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.

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ENVD(ENVD) to Vadso(POI52)

Distance: 2.06NM Bearing: 272° 1 minutes

Fly west to the nearby town of Vadsø

Vadso(POI52) to Bugoya(POI53)

Distance: 6.54NM Bearing: 177° 3 minutes

From Vadsø, fly south across Varangerfjord to the small island of Bugøya which lies at the end of a peninsula

Bugoya(POI53) to Kjofjorden(POI54)

Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 140° 2 minutes

Continue southeast across the bay to the entrance of Kjøfjorden, which leads south

Kjofjorden(POI54) to Kjofjorden(POI55)

Distance: 5.73NM Bearing: 153° 3 minutes

Follow the fjord south. The fjord separates the uninhabited island of Skogerøya from the mainland

Kjofjorden(POI55) to ENKR(ENKR)

Distance: 5.93NM Bearing: 143° 3 minutes

Halfway along the fjord, where it turns south, continue southeast across the island, then across Korsfjorden to Kirkenes Airport

Leg 13

Flying from ENKR

Leg Distance: 46.13 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

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ENKR(ENKR) to Kirkenes(POI56)

Distance: 3.74NM Bearing: 70° 2 minutes

After takeoff, head east to the nearby town of Kirkenes

Kirkenes(POI56) to Elvenes(POI57)

Distance: 3.05NM Bearing: 144° 1 minutes

As you pass Kirkenes, turn southeast and follow Bøkfjorden to the small town of Elvenes, where a new bridge crossing was opened in 2017

Elvenes(POI57) to Fossevatn(POI58)

Distance: 2.24NM Bearing: 152° 1 minutes

Keep flying southeast along what is now part of the Pasvik River. This will take you briefly into Russian territory until you reach a small dam at the northern end of Fossevatn, which is itself the northern end of a large lake system

Fossevatn(POI58) to Klistervatnet(POI59)

Distance: 8.19NM Bearing: 157° 4 minutes

Keep following the waterway along its eastern side. This is also part of the border between Norway and Russia. You will be met by a highway running alongside the eastern shore

Klistervatnet(POI59) to P-21(POI60)

Distance: 6.07NM Bearing: 70° 3 minutes

At the southern tip of the lake, the highway will turn to the northeast, leading you further into Russia

P-21(POI60) to Zapolyarny(POI61)

Distance: 11.34NM Bearing: 103° 5 minutes

Follow the highway as its turns east across the river and heads to the town of Zapolyarny. A few miles west of the town is the Kola Superdeep Borehole, which at 12262 meters is the deepest human made hole on Earth

Zapolyarny(POI61) to UPEC(UPEC)

Distance: 11.5NM Bearing: 133° 6 minutes

After passing the town, fly southeast past the disused Luostari Air Base to the also disused Koshka Yavr naval air station 10 miles further south

Leg 14

Flying from UPEC

Leg Distance: 59.03 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.

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UPEC(UPEC) to Lake Koshkayavr(POI62)

Distance: 3.62NM Bearing: 140° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly southeast to nearby Lake Koshkayavr

Lake Koshkayavr(POI62) to Nyalyavr(POI63)

Distance: 19.7NM Bearing: 89° 9 minutes

Fly east across the tundra until you reach a long narrow lake, Nyalyavr

Nyalyavr(POI63) to Kilpyavr(POI64)

Distance: 5.85NM Bearing: 74° 3 minutes

From the lake, fly east over another disused air base, Kilpyavr

Kilpyavr(POI64) to Murmansk(POI65)

Distance: 15.89NM Bearing: 99° 8 minutes

Continue east to the city of Murmansk, on the eastern shore of Kola Bay, a long inlet running south from the Barents Sea. It is the world's largest city north of the Arctic Circle, and is a major port

Murmansk(POI65) to Kola(POI66)

Distance: 5.36NM Bearing: 174° 3 minutes

Head south along Kola Bay, which becomes the Tuloma River

Kola(POI66) to ULMM(ULMM)

Distance: 8.61NM Bearing: 205° 4 minutes

Follow the river southwest, where you will soon see an island in the middle of the river where the Murmashi hydroelectric dam is located just before reaching Murmansk Airport a few miles further south and a mile east of the river

Leg 15

Flying from ULMM

Leg Distance: 52.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

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ULMM(ULMM) to Household Lake(POI67)

Distance: 6.26NM Bearing: 139° 3 minutes

After takeoff, fly southeast to one of the larger lakes in the area

Household Lake(POI67) to Kola River(POI68)

Distance: 9.05NM Bearing: 109° 4 minutes

Continue southeast towards a group of low hills, then on to the Kola River a few miles beyond

Kola River(POI68) to Kola River(POI69)

Distance: 8.7NM Bearing: 159° 4 minutes

Follow the river south as it widens and weaves between the mountains

Kola River(POI69) to Lake Kolozero(POI70)

Distance: 8.7NM Bearing: 166° 4 minutes

When the river narrow and turns east, continue south over the hills to a large lake on the other side

Lake Kolozero(POI70) to Olenegorsk(POI71)

Distance: 9.4NM Bearing: 162° 5 minutes

Keep flying south to the large iron ore mine past the southern end of the lake

Olenegorsk(POI71) to UMOE(UMOE)

Distance: 10.42NM Bearing: 185° 5 minutes

10 miles south from the mine is Monchegorsk Air Base, just north of the town of Monchegorsk. This also marks the halfway point across the 40000 square mile Kola Peninsula

Leg 16

Flying from UMOE

Leg Distance: 42.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

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UMOE(UMOE) to Khibiny Mountains(POI72)

Distance: 13.71NM Bearing: 91° 7 minutes

After takeoff, fly east across Lake Imandra towards the northern end of the mountain range east of the lake

Khibiny Mountains(POI72) to Gol’tsovoye(POI73)

Distance: 4.63NM Bearing: 140° 2 minutes

As you get closer to the mountain range, head for a large valley leading south into the mountains, with lake Gol'tsovoye at its entrance

Gol’tsovoye(POI73) to Kuna River(POI74)

Distance: 3.95NM Bearing: 193° 2 minutes

From the lake, follow the Kuna River valley south

Kuna River(POI74) to Bolshoy Vudyavr(POI75)

Distance: 9.27NM Bearing: 149° 4 minutes

When you reach a fork in the valley, take the left fork and fly southeast through the mountains, where you will eventually meet lake Bolshoy Vudyavr on the south side of the mountains

Bolshoy Vudyavr(POI75) to ULMK(ULMK)

Distance: 10.66NM Bearing: 174° 5 minutes

Exit the mountains heading south over the town of Kirovsk, then onto Khibiny Airport 10 miles further south

Leg 17

Flying from ULMK

Leg Distance: 50.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

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ULMK(ULMK) to Lake Kanozero(POI76)

Distance: 21.75NM Bearing: 135° 10 minutes

From Khibiny airport, fly southeast across the flat taiga landscape until you reach the northern tip of Lake Kanozero, which is part of the Umba River

Lake Kanozero(POI76) to Umba River(POI77)

Distance: 13.59NM Bearing: 143° 7 minutes

Fly southeast to the southern end of the lake

Umba River(POI77) to Lake Ponchozero(POI78)

Distance: 4.71NM Bearing: 122° 2 minutes

Follow a river channel southeast to a nearby lake, Ponchozero

Lake Ponchozero(POI78) to ULMA(ULMA)

Distance: 10.35NM Bearing: 157° 5 minutes

From the lake, a series of connected waterways lead south to towards the town of Umba, which lies on a small peninsula. There is a small airfield east of the town, across a small bay

Leg 18

Flying from ULMA

Leg Distance: 59.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.

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ULMA(ULMA) to Volostrov(POI79)

Distance: 4.82NM Bearing: 174° 2 minutes

Fly south to the small island of Volostrov near the coast

Volostrov(POI79) to Kandalaksha(POI80)

Distance: 16.72NM Bearing: 210° 8 minutes

Fly southwest across Kandalaksha Bay to a group of flat islands, which are part of the Kandalaksha Nature Reserve. You will also cross over the Arctic Circle on the way

Kandalaksha(POI80) to Karelia(POI81)

Distance: 9.24NM Bearing: 179° 4 minutes

Head south over another group of islands to reach the mainland

Karelia(POI81) to Ambarnyi(POI82)

Distance: 22.8NM Bearing: 165° 11 minutes

From the coast, fly south across the lake filled taiga until you reach the town of Ambarnyi, where the railway passes through on its journey through the Karelia region

Ambarnyi(POI82) to XLPZ(XLPZ)

Distance: 6.04NM Bearing: 91° 3 minutes

From the town, fly east to the disused Engozero Air Base, the land long since cleared of all facilities

Leg 19

Flying from XLPZ

Leg Distance: 62.23 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.

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XLPZ(XLPZ) to Engozero(POI83)

Distance: 5.04NM Bearing: 163° 2 minutes

After takeoff, head south to the nearby town of Engozero

Engozero(POI83) to Unduksa(POI84)

Distance: 11.87NM Bearing: 133° 6 minutes

From Engozero, you'll once again meet the railway line heading southeast across the flat landscape

Unduksa(POI84) to Kuzema(POI85)

Distance: 15.6NM Bearing: 157° 7 minutes

Keep following the railway as it turns further south towards the small town of Kuzema, near the western tip of a coastal inlet from the White Sea

Kuzema(POI85) to Letnyaya River(POI86)

Distance: 13.63NM Bearing: 133° 7 minutes

The railway line will continue southeast running parallel with the coast, where you will cross two large rivers – the Pongoma and the Letnyaya

Letnyaya River(POI86) to UKEA(UKEA)

Distance: 16.09NM Bearing: 189° 8 minutes

From the second river, fly south to the Kem River, where you arrive at Kem Airport on the river's north bank

Leg 20

Flying from UKEA

Leg Distance: 37.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

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UKEA(UKEA) to Kem(POI87)

Distance: 8.71NM Bearing: 61° 4 minutes

After takeoff, follow the river northeast as it passes the town of Kem

Kem(POI87) to White Sea(POI88)

Distance: 24.39NM Bearing: 64° 12 minutes

Continue northeast past the river mouth and across the White Sea towards the Solovetsky Islands

White Sea(POI88) to ULAS(ULAS)

Distance: 4.77NM Bearing: 61° 2 minutes

As you near the island, head for Solovki Aerodrome near the narrow middle section of the island. Near the airport is the area's most famous landmark, Solovetsky Monastery. Established in 1436, the monastery was converted into a Soviet prison and labor camp in 1926 to 1939, and served as a prototype for the camps of the Gulag system

Leg 21

Flying from ULAS

Leg Distance: 51.68 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

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ULAS(ULAS) to Bolshaya Muksalma(POI89)

Distance: 7.34NM Bearing: 70° 4 minutes

Fly to the eastern point of the nearby island of Bolshaya Muksalma

Bolshaya Muksalma(POI89) to Onega Peninsula(POI90)

Distance: 18.86NM Bearing: 90° 9 minutes

Fly east across the White Sea to the Onega Peninsula

Onega Peninsula(POI90) to Lopshenga(POI91)

Distance: 24.51NM Bearing: 69° 12 minutes

Fly east across the northern part of the peninsula to the small town of Lopshenga on the other side. Much of the peninsula is part of the Onezhskoye Pomorye National Park

Lopshenga(POI91) to ULBL(ULBL)

Distance: 0.97NM Bearing: 347° 0 minutes

Lopshenga airfield is a mile north from the town

Leg 22

Flying from ULBL

Leg Distance: 23.75 Approximate time at 125kts: 11 minutes.

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ULBL(ULBL) to Dvina Bay(POI92)

Distance: 3.41NM Bearing: 132° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly southeast along the coast of Dvina Bay – one of the main offshoots of the White Sea

Dvina Bay(POI92) to Ozero Murakanskoye(POI93)

Distance: 10.3NM Bearing: 103° 5 minutes

Keep following the coastline east

Ozero Murakanskoye(POI93) to Yarengski-Rog Point(POI94)

Distance: 6.48NM Bearing: 73° 3 minutes

The sandy coastline will lead you east to Yarengski-Rog Point, at the mouth of a large inlet leading south from Dvina Bay

Yarengski-Rog Point(POI94) to ULAT(ULAT)

Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 137° 2 minutes

Cross the inlet southeast to the small town of Pertominsk, with the grass airstrip in a field on the town's eastern edge

Leg 23

Flying from ULAT

Leg Distance: 64.03 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.

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ULAT(ULAT) to Dvina Bay(POI95)

Distance: 11.8NM Bearing: 87° 6 minutes

From Pertminsk, fly east and continue along the coastline of Dvina Bay

Dvina Bay(POI95) to Solza(POI96)

Distance: 20.9NM Bearing: 105° 10 minutes

Keep following the coast as turns slightly southeast

Solza(POI96) to Severodvinsk(POI97)

Distance: 7.47NM Bearing: 66° 4 minutes

The coast will turn back to the east and lead you to the city of Severodvinsk. This city of about 180,000 people lies on the Northern Dvina River delta, and its main industry remains defense related — the construction and repair of submarines

Severodvinsk(POI97) to Arkhangelsk(POI98)

Distance: 18.05NM Bearing: 75° 9 minutes

From the city, fly east to meet the Northern Dvina River and follow it to the city of Arkhangelsk. This city of 350,000 people was the chief seaport of medieval and early modern Russia until 1703, when it was replaced by the newly-founded Saint Petersburg

Arkhangelsk(POI98) to ULAA(ULAA)

Distance: 5.81NM Bearing: 35° 3 minutes

Talagi Airport is a few miles northeast from the city and is the destination for this stage

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