HKG → AUH

Pearl River Delta

A massive network of bridges and the lights of Macau and Zhuhai shortly after departure.

Himalayan Horizon

On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas can be seen to the north while flying over India.

Thar Desert

The vast golden expanse and rolling sand dunes of the Great Indian Desert.

Strait of Hormuz

One of the world's most strategic waterways, filled with tankers and framed by the rugged Iranian coast.

Dubai Skyline

A spectacular view of the Burj Khalifa and the downtown cluster as the flight enters UAE airspace.

Palm Jebel Ali

The man-made island structures visible during the low-altitude descent into Abu Dhabi.

Lantau Island

Aerial views of the Big Buddha and the rugged green peaks of Lantau right after takeoff from HKG.

Paracel Islands

Small coral atolls and turquoise waters visible while crossing the South China Sea.

Central Vietnam Coast

Dramatic coastline near Da Nang and the lush Annamite Range mountains.

Hajar Mountains

The stark, jagged limestone peaks marking the border between Oman and the UAE.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The massive white marble domes of the mosque are often visible on the final approach to AUH.