LAX → CAN

California Coastline

Immediate views of the Santa Barbara coast and the Channel Islands shortly after departure from LAX.

Aleutian Islands

A stunning string of volcanic peaks emerging from the North Pacific along the Great Circle route.

Kamchatka Volcanoes

Spectacular views of Russia's snow-capped volcanoes, including Klyuchevskaya Sopka, often visible in clear weather.

Sea of Japan

Aerial perspectives of the transition from the Russian Far East toward the Japanese archipelago.

Pearl River Delta

The massive urban convergence of Shenzhen and Guangzhou during the final descent into CAN.

Sierra Nevada Range

Early views of the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada if the flight path tracks slightly inland after takeoff.

Canadian Rockies

Glacial valleys and rugged terrain of British Columbia as the plane heads toward the sub-arctic.

Siberian Taiga

Vast stretches of remote, frozen forests and winding river systems in the Russian interior.

Gobi Desert Edges

The arid, high-altitude landscapes of Inner Mongolia as the flight crosses into Chinese airspace.

Nanling Mountains

Lush, green mountainous ridges of Southern China providing a scenic backdrop during the approach.