NRT → HGH

Mount Fuji

The most iconic view of the flight occurs about 15-20 minutes after takeoff as the plane passes south of Japan's tallest peak.

Suruga Bay

Deep blue waters and the rugged coastline of the Izu Peninsula and Shizuoka Prefecture are visible during the initial cruise phase.

Osaka Bay

Clear views of the Kansai region, including the artificial island of Kansai International Airport and the dense urban sprawl of Osaka.

Zhoushan Archipelago

A dense cluster of hundreds of islands off the coast of Ningbo as the aircraft begins its descent into mainland China.

Qiantang River

The massive estuary and the winding river known for its tidal bore, providing a grand entrance into Hangzhou.

Northern Japanese Alps

Spectacular views of the snow-capped Hida and Kiso mountain ranges in central Honshu during the mid-flight segment.

Lake Biwa

Japan's largest freshwater lake is visible to the north as the flight passes over the Shiga and Kyoto regions.

Kyoto Basin

The historic city of Kyoto nestled between mountains can be spotted if the flight path stays slightly more northern.

East China Sea Traffic

Observation of some of the world's busiest shipping lanes with numerous cargo ships heading toward the Port of Shanghai.

Hangzhou North

Views of the rapidly expanding urban districts and high-rises in northern Hangzhou and the southern end of the Grand Canal.