HRB → KIJ

Changbai Mountain Range

The highlight of the flight; the massive dormant volcano and its famous Heaven Lake (Tianchi) on the border of China and North Korea.

Jilin Forest Reserves

Dense, ancient temperate forests covering the rolling hills of Northeast China, providing a deep green canopy.

Hamgyong Mountains

The rugged, snow-capped peaks of North Korea's northern provinces are visible as the flight path skirts the coastline.

Sado Island

A magnificent view of Japan's sixth-largest island, known for its unique 'Z' shape and historical gold mines, during the final approach.

Echigo Plain

The vast, golden rice paddies of Niigata, Japan's premier rice-growing region, visible just before touchdown at KIJ.

Harbin Urban Landscape

A panoramic view of the 'Ice City' during takeoff, featuring the Songhua River snaking through the industrial and modern districts.

Peter the Great Gulf

On clear days, the jagged Russian coastline near Vladivostok is visible to the north as the plane enters the Sea of Japan.

Sea of Japan Transit

Expansive views of the deep blue waters, often dotted with cargo ships traveling between Russian and Japanese ports.

Yamagata Coastline

As the flight nears Japan, the rugged cliffs and small coastal towns of the Yamagata Prefecture appear on the horizon.

Marine Cloud Formations

Spectacular stratocumulus clouds often form over the cold currents of the East Sea, creating a sea of white cotton.