BRU → PEK

Central European Plains

Views of the patchwork farmland and historic cities of Poland and Belarus during the first third of the journey.

Central Ural Range

A southern perspective of the ancient Ural Mountains as the aircraft transitions into the heart of Russia.

Lake Baikal

The world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, appearing as a massive crescent-shaped blue jewel amidst the Siberian taiga.

Gobi Desert

The arid, orange-hued landscapes and rolling dunes of the Mongolian plateau as you approach the Chinese border.

The Great Wall

As the plane descends into Beijing, look for the ancient stone structures snaking across the ridges of the Yan Mountains.

Brussels & Low Countries

Aerial views of the dense urban networks and canal systems of Belgium and the Netherlands shortly after takeoff.

Baltic Coastlines

Glances of the northern German and Polish coastlines as the flight heads northeast toward Russian airspace.

Northern Ural Mountains

The rugged, snow-capped peaks of the northern Urals marking the geographic boundary between Europe and Asia.

Siberian River Deltas

The vast, winding patterns of the Ob and Yenisey rivers as they flow through the West Siberian Plain toward the Arctic.

Aurora Borealis

On winter night flights, this side faces north, offering the best chance to witness the Northern Lights over the Russian wilderness.