MSP → NRT

Northern Rockies

Jagged, glaciated peaks of the northern Canadian Rockies visible as you traverse British Columbia and the Yukon.

Mount Denali

North America's highest peak often appears as a massive white sentinel above the clouds in the heart of the Alaska Range.

Kamchatka Volcanoes

Dozens of perfectly symmetrical active volcanic cones along the eastern Russian coast, including Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Kuril Islands

A remote chain of volcanic islands stretching from Russia to Japan, often shrouded in dramatic mist and clouds.

Hokkaido Coastline

The snow-covered wilderness and rugged northern cliffs of Japan's northernmost major island as you enter Japanese airspace.

Minneapolis Skyline

Immediately after departure from MSP, catch views of the city skyline and the Mississippi River as the plane turns northwest.

Saskatchewan Prairies

A vast geometric tapestry of agricultural land and glacial lakes stretching across central Canada.

The Bering Sea

Dramatic views of the deep blue ocean and occasionally floating ice packs in colder months during the transition to Asia.

Boso Peninsula

The final approach provides a look at the rugged coastline of Chiba and the Pacific waves crashing against the shore.

Narita Countryside

Scenic views of the rice paddies, forests, and golf courses surrounding the airport during the final descent into Japan.