CDG → PEK

Baltic Coastline

Views of the scattered islands and rugged coastline along the Gulf of Finland as the flight moves into Northern Europe.

Ural Mountains

The natural geographic border separating Europe and Asia, featuring jagged, snow-capped peaks.

West Siberian Plain

An immense expanse of tundra and taiga, crisscrossed by the frozen, winding paths of the Ob River.

Lake Baikal

The world's deepest lake, recognizable by its distinct crescent shape and deep blue waters amidst the Siberian mountains.

Aurora Borealis

On winter night flights, the northern horizon often features dancing green and purple lights from geomagnetic activity.

European Metropolitan Views

Aerial perspectives of major Eastern European cities like Warsaw and the industrial hubs of Western Russia.

The Volga River

Cross the longest river in Europe, seen as a massive silver ribbon winding through the Russian heartland.

Gobi Desert

The landscape shifts to dramatic orange and red hues as you cross the vast, rocky expanses of the Mongolian-Chinese border.

Yin Mountains

Rugged mountain terrain that signals the final transition from the high plateau to the North China Plain.

The Great Wall

During the descent into Beijing, keep a close watch on the mountain ridges for the snaking stone fortifications of the Great Wall.