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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.<\/p>\n

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Total Legs: 23 Total Distance: 1051 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 24 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ESNQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 87.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 42 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ESNQ(ESNQ) to Jukkasjarvi(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.72NM Bearing: 54\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast to Jukkasj\u00e4rvi – a long narrow lake running east. The town of Jukkasj\u00e4rvi on the lake&apos;s north shore is known for its ice hotel<\/p>\n

Jukkasjarvi(POI1) to Taavinunnanen(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.29NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to the tallest peak in that direction, Taavinunnanen at 780 meters<\/p>\n

Taavinunnanen(POI2) to Lainioalven(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.58NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east across the flat countryside until you reach the Lainio River, considered one of Europe&apos;s finest fishing rivers<\/p>\n

Lainioalven(POI3) to Kuormakka(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.63NM Bearing: 6\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northwards and head for the nearby mountain ridge, then continue north until you reach highway E45 running northeast<\/p>\n

Kuormakka(POI4) to Idivuoma(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.3NM Bearing: 26\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast to the town of Idivuoma, near a group of lakes that line the road<\/p>\n

Idivuoma(POI5) to Karesuando(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.62NM Bearing: 33\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Karesuando(POI6) to EFET(EFET)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.48NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the river, fly east across the countryside to Enontekio Airport, which lies next to a long narrow lake system<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EFET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 43.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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EFET(EFET) to Road 93(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.8NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly north to meet a main road heading northwest<\/p>\n

Road 93(POI7) to Leppajarvi(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.15NM Bearing: 303\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road northwest<\/p>\n

Leppajarvi(POI8) to Geadgejavri(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.84NM Bearing: 349\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the small village of Lepp\u00e4j\u00e4rvi the road will run north and cross back into Norway, and the region of Finnmark<\/p>\n

Geadgejavri(POI9) to Bievjaveaijohka(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.1NM Bearing: 334\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road, now European route 45, as it heads north, eventually running alongside a small river, Bievjaveaijohka<\/p>\n

Bievjaveaijohka(POI10) to Kautokeino(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.5NM Bearing: 324\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will turn briefly west, before continuing northwest to the town of Kautokeino<\/p>\n

Kautokeino(POI11) to ENKA(ENKA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.87NM Bearing: 341\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a small airstrip located just north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENKA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 28.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENKA(ENKA) to Vuolgamasjavri(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.59NM Bearing: 38\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Vuolgamasjavri(POI12) to Kautokeinoelva(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.06NM Bearing: 3\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road and river system as they turn north<\/p>\n

Kautokeinoelva(POI13) to Kautokeinoelva(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.95NM Bearing: 326\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will flow northwest between some low lying hills<\/p>\n

Kautokeinoelva(POI14) to ENMZ(ENMZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.17NM Bearing: 356\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s left bank, a couple of miles south of the village of Masi. Beware of the power lines west of the runway<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENMZ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 40.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENMZ(ENMZ) to Masi(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.9NM Bearing: 15\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the river north past the village of Masi and into a valley<\/p>\n

Masi(POI15) to Virdnejavri(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.84NM Bearing: 355\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north, which will form into a long, narrow reservoir with the Alta Dam at its northern end<\/p>\n

Virdnejavri(POI16) to Sautso(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.91NM Bearing: 316\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the dam, follow the Alta river northwest along Sautso, the largest canyon in northern Europe<\/p>\n

Sautso(POI17) to Altaelva(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.2NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The canyon will become more shallow as it turns to the west, revealing more beautiful scenery<\/p>\n

Altaelva(POI18) to ENAT(ENAT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.37NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENAT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENAT(ENAT) to Altafjorden(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.35NM Bearing: 303\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the fjord northwest<\/p>\n

Altafjorden(POI19) to Seiland(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.08NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north along the center of the fjord towards Seiland, a large mountainous island which is mostly national park, and contains two glaciers<\/p>\n

Seiland(POI20) to Seiland(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.24NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Seiland(POI21) to ENHF(ENHF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.91NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 Kval\u00f8ya and the airport is on the town&apos;s northern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENHF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.3 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENHF(ENHF) to Kjerkegardsbukta(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.27NM Bearing: 40\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast across the peninsula<\/p>\n

Kjerkegardsbukta(POI22) to Porsanger Peninsula(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.55NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast across the water to the hilly headland, one of many on the larger Porsanger Peninsula<\/p>\n

Porsanger Peninsula(POI23) to Porsanger Peninsula(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.79NM Bearing: 38\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying northeast to a small bay on the next peninsula<\/p>\n

Porsanger Peninsula(POI24) to Havoysund(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.77NM Bearing: 3\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the winding road as it cuts a path to the north of the peninsula, and the town of Hav\u00f8ysund<\/p>\n

Havoysund(POI25) to Masoya(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.79NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast across to the island of M\u00e5s\u00f8ya. The lone village on the island, M\u00e5s\u00f8y, has a population of about 40 people<\/p>\n

Masoya(POI26) to Gjesvaer(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.38NM Bearing: 39\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast across the water to another mountain headland west of the village of Gjesv\u00e6r<\/p>\n

Gjesvaer(POI27) to Gjesvaerstappan(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.89NM Bearing: 11\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the peninsula, head north to Gjesv\u00e6rstappan, a group of islands and also a nature reserve which is home to large colonies of sea birds<\/p>\n

Gjesvaerstappan(POI28) to Knivskjellodden(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.91NM Bearing: 50\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the islands, fly northeast across to Knivskjellodden. This small peninsula is the northernmost point on the island of Mager\u00f8ya in Northern Norway, and at 71 degrees north, is the northernmost point on this world tour<\/p>\n

Knivskjellodden(POI29) to Nordkapp(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.52NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Nordkapp(POI30) to Opnanvatnet(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.15NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Opnanvatnet(POI31) to ENHV(ENHV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.28NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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, Honningsv\u00e5g and Nordv\u00e5gen<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENHV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENHV(ENHV) to Svaerholt(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.9NM Bearing: 85\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east across the mouth of Porsanger fjord to the northern tip of the peninsula on the fjord&apos;s eastern shore<\/p>\n

Svaerholt(POI32) to Nordkinnhalvoya(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.56NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east across the water to the sea cliffs of the western Nordkinn Peninsula<\/p>\n

Nordkinnhalvoya(POI33) to Nordkinnhalvoya(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.87NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the rugged coastline north<\/p>\n

Nordkinnhalvoya(POI34) to Nordkinnhalvoya(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.42NM Bearing: 17\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north across the mouth of Kjollefjord to another plateau like headland with more impressive sea cliffs, and follow them north<\/p>\n

Nordkinnhalvoya(POI35) to Kinnarodden(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.06NM Bearing: 38\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast across the mouth of another fjord, Oskefjord, then follow the coast to the peninsula&apos;s northern tip at Kinnarodden<\/p>\n

Kinnarodden(POI36) to Magkellhetta(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.38NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline around to the east<\/p>\n

Magkellhetta(POI37) to ENMH(ENMH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.1NM Bearing: 147\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast over a narrow peninsula, then continue to Mehamn Airport, a mile southwest from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENMH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 25.68 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENMH(ENMH) to Koifjorden(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.91NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east across the lake filled tundra to Koifjorden, a small fjord leading south<\/p>\n

Koifjorden(POI38) to Nordkinnhalvoya(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.45NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east across the fjord and the land beyond to reach the eastern coast of the peninsula<\/p>\n

Nordkinnhalvoya(POI39) to Varangerhalvoya(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.9NM Bearing: 103\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 Varangerhalv\u00f8ya National Park<\/p>\n

Varangerhalvoya(POI40) to ENBV(ENBV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.42NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east to Berlevag airport on the peninsula&apos;s north coast<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENBV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 26.47 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENBV(ENBV) to Berlevag(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.15NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east to the nearby town of Berlev\u00e5g, one of the larger fishing villages in the area, then continue east along the coast, where the Kj\u00f8lnes lighthouse keeps watch over the Barents Sea<\/p>\n

Berlevag(POI41) to Sandfjordstranden(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.03NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast around to the southeast, passing Sandfjord beach on the way<\/p>\n

Sandfjordstranden(POI42) to Batsfjorden(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.41NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Batsfjorden(POI43) to ENBS(ENBS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.88NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the southern end of the fjord, where Batsfjord airport lies on higher ground a couple of miles south from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENBS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.01 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENBS(ENBS) to Syltefjorden(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.19NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east across the peninsula to reach another inlet, Syltefjorden<\/p>\n

Syltefjorden(POI44) to Syltevik(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.29NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cross the fjord to a valley entrance carved into the cliffs on the eastern side<\/p>\n

Syltevik(POI45) to Syltevikvatnet(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.97NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley southeast, passing over a lake, Syltevikvatnet, before reaching a valley junction<\/p>\n

Syltevikvatnet(POI46) to Sandfjordelva(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.97NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the valley junction, follow the Sandfjord river east to the coast<\/p>\n

Sandfjordelva(POI47) to Blodskytodden naturreservat(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.75NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast east, then continue across the bay. The headland on the other side is part of a nature reserve<\/p>\n

Blodskytodden naturreservat(POI48) to ENSS(ENSS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.84NM Bearing: 138\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline around to the southeast, and on to Vardo Airport, which lies at the southern end of a large breakwater protected harbor<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENSS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENSS(ENSS) to Kiberg(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.06NM Bearing: 159\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the coast, where it will soon turn to the southwest<\/p>\n

Kiberg(POI49) to Komagvaer(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.14NM Bearing: 234\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southwest along a number of bays and beaches<\/p>\n

Komagvaer(POI50) to Ekkeroy(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.65NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest along the coast as it turns more towards the south to the small island of Ekker\u00f8y, which is now joined to the mainland by a small sandy isthmus<\/p>\n

Ekkeroy(POI51) to ENVD(ENVD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.73NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast west to Vadso airport, which is east from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENVD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 24.08 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENVD(ENVD) to Vadso(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.06NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west to the nearby town of Vads\u00f8<\/p>\n

Vadso(POI52) to Bugoya(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.54NM Bearing: 177\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Vads\u00f8, fly south across Varangerfjord to the small island of Bug\u00f8ya which lies at the end of a peninsula<\/p>\n

Bugoya(POI53) to Kjofjorden(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast across the bay to the entrance of Kj\u00f8fjorden, which leads south<\/p>\n

Kjofjorden(POI54) to Kjofjorden(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.73NM Bearing: 153\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the fjord south. The fjord separates the uninhabited island of Skoger\u00f8ya from the mainland<\/p>\n

Kjofjorden(POI55) to ENKR(ENKR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.93NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Halfway along the fjord, where it turns south, continue southeast across the island, then across Korsfjorden to Kirkenes Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ENKR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.13 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ENKR(ENKR) to Kirkenes(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.74NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to the nearby town of Kirkenes<\/p>\n

Kirkenes(POI56) to Elvenes(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.05NM Bearing: 144\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you pass Kirkenes, turn southeast and follow B\u00f8kfjorden to the small town of Elvenes, where a new bridge crossing was opened in 2017<\/p>\n

Elvenes(POI57) to Fossevatn(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.24NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Fossevatn(POI58) to Klistervatnet(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.19NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Klistervatnet(POI59) to P-21(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.07NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the southern tip of the lake, the highway will turn to the northeast, leading you further into Russia<\/p>\n

P-21(POI60) to Zapolyarny(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.34NM Bearing: 103\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Zapolyarny(POI61) to UPEC(UPEC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.5NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from UPEC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59.03 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

UPEC(UPEC) to Lake Koshkayavr(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.62NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southeast to nearby Lake Koshkayavr<\/p>\n

Lake Koshkayavr(POI62) to Nyalyavr(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.7NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east across the tundra until you reach a long narrow lake, Nyalyavr<\/p>\n

Nyalyavr(POI63) to Kilpyavr(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.85NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the lake, fly east over another disused air base, Kilpyavr<\/p>\n

Kilpyavr(POI64) to Murmansk(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.89NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s largest city north of the Arctic Circle, and is a major port<\/p>\n

Murmansk(POI65) to Kola(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.36NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south along Kola Bay, which becomes the Tuloma River<\/p>\n

Kola(POI66) to ULMM(ULMM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.61NM Bearing: 205\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ULMM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ULMM(ULMM) to Household Lake(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.26NM Bearing: 139\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southeast to one of the larger lakes in the area<\/p>\n

Household Lake(POI67) to Kola River(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.05NM Bearing: 109\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast towards a group of low hills, then on to the Kola River a few miles beyond<\/p>\n

Kola River(POI68) to Kola River(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.7NM Bearing: 159\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south as it widens and weaves between the mountains<\/p>\n

Kola River(POI69) to Lake Kolozero(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.7NM Bearing: 166\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river narrow and turns east, continue south over the hills to a large lake on the other side<\/p>\n

Lake Kolozero(POI70) to Olenegorsk(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.4NM Bearing: 162\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying south to the large iron ore mine past the southern end of the lake<\/p>\n

Olenegorsk(POI71) to UMOE(UMOE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.42NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from UMOE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

UMOE(UMOE) to Khibiny Mountains(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.71NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east across Lake Imandra towards the northern end of the mountain range east of the lake<\/p>\n

Khibiny Mountains(POI72) to Gol’tsovoye(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.63NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you get closer to the mountain range, head for a large valley leading south into the mountains, with lake Gol&apos;tsovoye at its entrance<\/p>\n

Gol’tsovoye(POI73) to Kuna River(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.95NM Bearing: 193\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the lake, follow the Kuna River valley south<\/p>\n

Kuna River(POI74) to Bolshoy Vudyavr(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.27NM Bearing: 149\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Bolshoy Vudyavr(POI75) to ULMK(ULMK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.66NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exit the mountains heading south over the town of Kirovsk, then onto Khibiny Airport 10 miles further south<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ULMK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ULMK(ULMK) to Lake Kanozero(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.75NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Lake Kanozero(POI76) to Umba River(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.59NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast to the southern end of the lake<\/p>\n

Umba River(POI77) to Lake Ponchozero(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.71NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow a river channel southeast to a nearby lake, Ponchozero<\/p>\n

Lake Ponchozero(POI78) to ULMA(ULMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.35NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ULMA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ULMA(ULMA) to Volostrov(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.82NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south to the small island of Volostrov near the coast<\/p>\n

Volostrov(POI79) to Kandalaksha(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.72NM Bearing: 210\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Kandalaksha(POI80) to Karelia(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.24NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south over another group of islands to reach the mainland<\/p>\n

Karelia(POI81) to Ambarnyi(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.8NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Ambarnyi(POI82) to XLPZ(XLPZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.04NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town, fly east to the disused Engozero Air Base, the land long since cleared of all facilities<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from XLPZ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.23 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

XLPZ(XLPZ) to Engozero(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.04NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south to the nearby town of Engozero<\/p>\n

Engozero(POI83) to Unduksa(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.87NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Engozero, you&apos;ll once again meet the railway line heading southeast across the flat landscape<\/p>\n

Unduksa(POI84) to Kuzema(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.6NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Kuzema(POI85) to Letnyaya River(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.63NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The railway line will continue southeast running parallel with the coast, where you will cross two large rivers – the Pongoma and the Letnyaya<\/p>\n

Letnyaya River(POI86) to UKEA(UKEA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.09NM Bearing: 189\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the second river, fly south to the Kem River, where you arrive at Kem Airport on the river&apos;s north bank<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from UKEA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

UKEA(UKEA) to Kem(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.71NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the river northeast as it passes the town of Kem<\/p>\n

Kem(POI87) to White Sea(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.39NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast past the river mouth and across the White Sea towards the Solovetsky Islands<\/p>\n

White Sea(POI88) to ULAS(ULAS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.77NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you near the island, head for Solovki Aerodrome near the narrow middle section of the island. Near the airport is the area&apos;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<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ULAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.68 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ULAS(ULAS) to Bolshaya Muksalma(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.34NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the eastern point of the nearby island of Bolshaya Muksalma<\/p>\n

Bolshaya Muksalma(POI89) to Onega Peninsula(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.86NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east across the White Sea to the Onega Peninsula<\/p>\n

Onega Peninsula(POI90) to Lopshenga(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.51NM Bearing: 69\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Lopshenga(POI91) to ULBL(ULBL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.97NM Bearing: 347\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lopshenga airfield is a mile north from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ULBL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 23.75 Approximate time at 125kts: 11 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ULBL(ULBL) to Dvina Bay(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.41NM Bearing: 132\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southeast along the coast of Dvina Bay – one of the main offshoots of the White Sea<\/p>\n

Dvina Bay(POI92) to Ozero Murakanskoye(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.3NM Bearing: 103\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coastline east<\/p>\n

Ozero Murakanskoye(POI93) to Yarengski-Rog Point(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.48NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Yarengski-Rog Point(POI94) to ULAT(ULAT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cross the inlet southeast to the small town of Pertominsk, with the grass airstrip in a field on the town&apos;s eastern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from ULAT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 64.03 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

ULAT(ULAT) to Dvina Bay(POI95)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.8NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Pertminsk, fly east and continue along the coastline of Dvina Bay<\/p>\n

Dvina Bay(POI95) to Solza(POI96)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.9NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast as turns slightly southeast<\/p>\n

Solza(POI96) to Severodvinsk(POI97)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.47NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 \u2014 the construction and repair of submarines<\/p>\n

Severodvinsk(POI97) to Arkhangelsk(POI98)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.05NM Bearing: 75\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Arkhangelsk(POI98) to ULAA(ULAA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.81NM Bearing: 35\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Talagi Airport is a few miles northeast from the city and is the destination for this stage<\/p>\n

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