HKG → BNE

Lantau Island

Aerial views of the Big Buddha and the rugged peaks of Lantau South Country Park shortly after takeoff from HKG.

Sierra Madre Mountains

Dramatic views of the longest mountain range in the Philippines along the eastern coast of Luzon.

Halmahera Volcanic Arc

A glimpse of the remote, lush volcanic islands of the North Maluku province in Indonesia.

Southern Great Barrier Reef

Turquoise waters and coral formations as the flight crosses the Australian coastline near the Capricorn Coast.

K'gari (Fraser Island)

The world's largest sand island, featuring striking white dunes and perched freshwater lakes.

Sunshine Coast

Sweeping views of Noosa, Coolum, and Maroochydore beaches during the final approach into Brisbane.

Pearl River Delta

The sparkling lights of Macau and Zhuhai visible to the west during the initial climb out of Hong Kong.

Mount Apo

The highest peak in the Philippines, located on Mindanao, visible if the flight path tracks slightly inland.

Celebes Sea

Vast stretches of deep blue water and remote Indonesian atolls between the Philippines and Australia.

Queensland Outback

The contrasting red earth and dry riverbeds of the Australian interior as the plane heads south-southeast.

Great Dividing Range

The rugged, forested mountains that separate the Australian coast from the inland plains.

Glass House Mountains

Distinctive volcanic plugs that rise abruptly from the landscape just north of Brisbane city.