IKA → PEK

Alborz Mountain Range

Massive peaks north of Tehran, including Mount Damavand, visible shortly after takeoff from IKA.

Caspian Sea Coastline

Distant views of the southern shores of the world's largest inland body of water.

Tien Shan Mountains

Known as the 'Celestial Mountains', offering jagged, glaciated peaks along the border of Kyrgyzstan and China.

Gobi Desert

The stark, beautiful landscapes of northern China and Inner Mongolia as the flight progresses east.

Beijing Outskirts

The rapid urbanization and industrial landscape of the Hebei province during the final descent.

Dasht-e Kavir

The Great Salt Desert of central Iran, featuring unique salt crust patterns and arid beauty.

Taklamakan Desert

Aerial perspective of one of the world's largest shifting-sand deserts in the Xinjiang region.

Kunlun Mountains

Distant views of the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, characterized by high-altitude plateaus.

The Hexi Corridor

The historic Silk Road path sandwiched between the Qilian Mountains and the desert.

Great Wall Segments

Possible glimpses of the western or northern segments of the Great Wall near the Yan Mountains before landing.