FNC → HAJ

Desertas Islands

A group of three uninhabited volcanic islands located southeast of Funchal, visible during the initial climb.

Picos de Europa

The snow-capped limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains as the flight crosses Northern Spain.

Loire Valley

The 'Garden of France' featuring winding rivers and the occasional glimpse of historic chateaux.

Paris Cityscape

On clear days, the Eiffel Tower and the dense urban grid of the French capital appear to the north.

Rhine-Ruhr Region

The industrial heartland of Germany with its massive river ports and urban sprawl during the descent.

Teutoburg Forest

Lush green ridges and rolling hills that signify the final approach into Hannover.

Porto Santo Island

A clear view of Madeira's sister island with its famous 9km golden sand beach shortly after takeoff.

Bay of Biscay

The transition from the deep Atlantic blue to the emerald waters of the French continental shelf.

Mont Saint-Michel

Depending on the specific airway, the historic tidal island may be visible on the Normandy coast.

English Channel

Observation of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes with numerous cargo vessels and tankers.

Benelux Coastline

Aerial view of the intricate polders, dikes, and port infrastructures of the Netherlands and Belgium.