CDG → HKG

The Alps

Stunning vistas of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, visible approximately 45-60 minutes after takeoff depending on the flight path.

Black Sea Coast

The southern shoreline of the Black Sea, often following the Turkish coast before crossing into the Caucasus region.

Himalayan Silhouette

On very clear days, the distant, majestic silhouettes of the eastern Himalayan range can be seen to the south while over Western China.

Sichuan Basin

The transition from the high Tibetan Plateau to the lush, green, and often misty valleys of central Sichuan province.

Pearl River Delta

An incredible night-time display of the megacity lights of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and finally the Hong Kong harbor during descent.

Greater Paris

Aerial views of the northern French landscape and the sprawling suburbs of Paris immediately after departure from CDG.

Caspian Sea

The northern expanse of the world's largest inland sea, showing the transition from water to the vast Central Asian steppes.

Tien Shan Mountains

Glimpses of the 'Celestial Mountains' with snow-capped peaks along the border of Kazakhstan and China.

Loess Plateau

The unique, highly eroded yellow-earth landscape of north-central China, creating intricate patterns from above.