LAD → PEK

East African Rift Valley

Dramatic escarpments and volcanic landscapes through Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.

Red Sea Coastline

The striking contrast of deep turquoise water against the harsh, jagged mountains of the Arabian Peninsula.

Middle Eastern Cities

Glittering urban lights of cities like Riyadh or the industrial complexes along the Persian Gulf during night transits.

Tibetan Plateau Fringes

High-altitude desert landscapes and the distant silhouette of the Himalayas to the far south.

Loess Plateau

The unique, heavily terraced yellow earth and the winding path of the Yellow River in northern China.

Congo Rainforest

The dense, deep green canopy of the world's second-largest rainforest visible shortly after takeoff from Luanda.

Sahara-Sahel Transition

The stark color shift from the semi-arid Sahel to the golden sands of the northern African deserts.

Caspian Sea Coast

Views of the world's largest inland body of water as the flight path crosses toward Central Asia.

Altai Mountains

Snow-dusted peaks and rugged terrain as the aircraft passes over the border regions of Kazakhstan and Mongolia.