AUH → PVG

Abu Dhabi Skyline

Aerial views of Yas Island, the F1 circuit, and the striking mangroves of the UAE coastline shortly after takeoff.

Zagros Mountains

Dramatic, folded sedimentary rock formations across Southern Iran that resemble a wrinkled carpet from high altitude.

Hindu Kush Peaks

Jagged, snow-dusted summits along the border regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan, providing incredible high-altitude scenery.

Tibetan Plateau

The 'Roof of the World' offers vast, desolate high-desert landscapes and turquoise alpine lakes visible during the mid-flight transit.

Yangtze River Basin

The intricate network of canals and green fields of the lower Yangtze River valley as the flight approaches the East China coast.

Gulf of Oman

Deep blue waters contrasting with the stark, arid landscapes of the Musandam Peninsula and the Omani coastline.

Thar Desert

Golden sand dunes stretching across the India-Pakistan border, particularly vibrant during the early morning light.

Central Chinese Metropolises

Glimpses of massive inland urban centers like Chongqing or Wuhan, showcasing the sheer scale of China's urban development.

Shanghai Megacity

As the plane turns for its final approach to PVG, the right side often catches the sprawling industrial and residential landscape of Pudong.

East China Sea

Dozens of cargo ships anchored in the waters near the Yangshan Port, one of the world's busiest maritime hubs.