AUH → GRU

Empty Quarter

Expansive views of the reddish dunes of the Rub' al Khali desert shortly after departure from the UAE.

Red Sea Crossing

A clear view of the deep blue waters separating the Arabian Peninsula from the African continent.

The Nile River

Look for the distinctive green ribbon of the Nile as it cuts through the arid landscapes of Sudan.

Adamawa Plateau

Aerial views of the rugged highlands across Cameroon and Nigeria during the trans-African transit.

Brazilian Discovery

Initial landfall near the coastline of Salvador or Rio de Janeiro, depending on the specific flight path.

Abu Dhabi Skyline

Depending on takeoff direction, potential views of the city's modern architecture and the Persian Gulf.

Hejaz Mountains

The dramatic, dark volcanic peaks and ridges running along the western coast of Saudi Arabia.

Lake Chad

A glimpse of the shrinking but vital endorheic lake located at the edge of the Sahara Desert.

Gulf of Guinea

The vast expanse of the West African coastline as the plane transitions into the long Atlantic crossing.

Atlantic Forest

Densely forested hills and urban sprawl of the Serra do Mar during the final approach into Guarulhos.