DXB → IAH

Burj Khalifa

Shortly after departure, witness the world's tallest building rising above the desert haze as the plane climbs.

Taurus Mountains

Rugged limestone peaks and deep valleys are visible as the flight path crosses through Southern Turkey.

Greenland Ice Sheet

Breathtaking views of the massive inland ice cap and deep blue meltwater lakes during the transatlantic leg.

St. Lawrence River

The primary waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, marking the entry into North American airspace.

American Heartland

Geometric circular irrigation patterns and the vast grid of the U.S. Great Plains during the final hours of flight.

The World Islands

A stunning view of the artificial archipelago shaped like a map of the world off the coast of Dubai.

Caspian Sea

The world's largest inland body of water is often visible as the flight heads toward Eastern Europe.

Baffin Island

Incredible vistas of the Canadian Arctic's jagged fjords and ice-choked coastal waters.

Hudson Bay

The flight often crosses this massive inland sea, which remains covered in ice well into the summer months.

East Texas Piney Woods

The landscape transitions to dense green forests and lakes during the final descent into Houston.