KIX → CDG

Osaka Bay & Akashi Kaikyo

A stunning view of the airport's man-made island and the world's longest suspension bridge immediately after takeoff.

Tibetan Plateau Fringes

Distant but majestic views of the northern edge of the Himalayas and the high-altitude desert terrain of western China.

Southern Caspian Coast

The deep blue waters of the Caspian Sea meeting the green northern slopes of the Alborz mountains in Iran.

Greater Caucasus Range

Dramatic, close-up views of snow-capped peaks including Mount Elbrus, the highest point in Europe.

The Alps

Panoramic vistas of the Austrian and Swiss Alps as the flight path crosses into Western Europe.

Sea of Japan

Vast ocean views as the plane leaves the Japanese archipelago and heads toward the Asian mainland.

Gobi Desert

Expansive golden dunes and rocky formations of the Mongolian and Chinese borderlands.

Kazakh Steppes

The seemingly infinite, flat grasslands of Central Asia, punctuated by remote settlements and winding rivers.

The Aral Sea

The striking, multi-colored salt pans and desert landscapes of what remains of this historic inland sea.

Parisian Basin

A patchwork of French farmland and the sprawl of the Greater Paris area during the final descent into CDG.