KIX → HEL

Kyoto & Lake Biwa

Excellent views of Japan's ancient capital and its largest freshwater lake shortly after departure.

Hokkaido Coastline

The rugged western edge of Japan's northernmost island, featuring volcanic peaks.

Aurora Borealis

Optimal positioning for viewing the Northern Lights during the long Arctic night segments.

Lapland Wilderness

The 'thousand lakes' region of Finland begins to appear, shimmering between endless pine forests.

Helsinki Archipelago

Stunning views of the thousands of small islands scattered across the Baltic Sea upon arrival.

HEL Approach

A panoramic view of the Finnish capital's unique layout as the aircraft turns toward the runway.

Osaka Bay

Aerial view of Kansai's man-made island airport and the dense urban sprawl of Kobe and Osaka.

Japanese Alps

Snow-capped peaks of the Hida Mountains visible as the flight tracks north-northwest.

Arctic Ice Caps

Expansive views of the frozen Arctic Ocean and shifting sea ice on the high-latitude polar route.

Svalbard/Northern Norway

Dramatic glacial landscapes and jagged fjords if the flight path tracks over the Barents Sea.

Swedish Lapland

The transition from the high Arctic to the vast, dense coniferous forests of Northern Scandinavia.

Vantaa Landscape

The green and structured residential areas of Northern Helsinki during the final approach.