HKG → KOJ

HZMB Bridge

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge stretching across the Pearl River Delta shortly after takeoff.

Northern Taiwan

Views of the lush green mountains of northern Taiwan and the Taipei basin if the flight path stays south of the strait.

Amami Oshima

Stunning coral reefs and emerald green waters of the northern Ryukyu Islands appearing mid-flight.

Sakurajima Volcano

The most famous landmark of Kagoshima, an active volcano frequently venting ash clouds in the middle of Kinko Bay.

Kinko Bay

The deep blue waters of the bay surrounding the volcano as the plane aligns for the runway at KOJ.

Lantau Island

Aerial views of the mountainous Lantau Island and the Big Buddha immediately after takeoff from HKG.

Hong Kong Skyline

A distant but impressive view of the Victoria Harbour skyscrapers if the flight path tracks slightly east.

Fujian Coastline

The rugged and indented coastline of mainland China as the plane heads northeast through the Taiwan Strait.

Satsuma Peninsula

The scenic southwestern tip of Kyushu, featuring dramatic cliffs and coastal villages during the initial descent.

Lake Ikeda

A perfectly circular volcanic caldera lake known for its deep blue waters, visible just before the final turn.