DTW → NGO

Lake Huron

Clear views of Saginaw Bay and the northern shoreline of Michigan's Lower Peninsula shortly after takeoff.

Arctic Archipelago

Endless expanses of frozen tundra, braided rivers, and ice-choked inlets in Canada's Northwest Territories.

Brooks Range

The northernmost mountain range in North America, featuring sharp, desolate peaks and arctic valleys.

Kamchatka Volcanoes

A major highlight featuring perfectly conical volcanoes and steaming geothermal vents along the Russian coast.

Hokkaido Coastline

The rugged northern cliffs and coastal plains of Japan's northernmost main island as you enter Japanese airspace.

Detroit & Great Lakes

Aerial views of the Detroit skyline and the turquoise waters of Lake Michigan during the initial climb.

Yukon Wilderness

Vast stretches of sub-arctic forests and jagged mountain ridges near the Canadian-Alaskan border.

The Alaska Range

On clear days, the massive peaks of Denali and surrounding glaciers are visible to the north.

Aleutian Chain

A remote string of volcanic islands stretching across the North Pacific, often appearing as dark peaks above the clouds.

Japanese Alps

Spectacular views of the snow-capped Hida and Kiso mountain ranges during the final descent into Nagoya.