DOH → HGH

Persian Gulf Coast

Clear views of the turquoise waters and the coastal industrial architecture of Qatar and Iran shortly after takeoff.

Zagros Mountains

Incredible geological folds and sharp ridges visible as the flight crosses over Southern Iran.

Hindu Kush

Majestic snow-capped peaks in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region, providing a rugged high-altitude landscape.

Kunlun Mountains

The northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau featuring vast glaciers and remote, jagged mountain peaks.

Sichuan Basin

The transition from the high plateau to the lush, green valleys of central China as the plane descends.

Emirati Skylines

Distant views of the Dubai skyline and the Burj Khalifa if the flight path tracks slightly south over the Gulf.

The Himalayas

The southern horizon is dominated by the world's highest peaks, providing a massive, continuous wall of snow and rock.

Tibetan Lakes

High-altitude turquoise alpine lakes scattered across the plateau, often visible between mountain passes.

Yangtze River

A bird's eye view of the winding Yangtze river as it meanders through the central Chinese plains.

Hangzhou Bay

Final approach views of the Qiantang River and the sprawling urban landscape of Hangzhou near the West Lake area.