PEK → CDG

Lake Baikal

The world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, appearing as a massive blue rift in the Siberian landscape about 2.5 hours into the flight.

Siberian Taiga

Endless, mesmerizing stretches of coniferous boreal forests that define the Russian landscape for several hours.

Ural Mountains

The geographic boundary between Asia and Europe, characterized by ancient, weathered ridges and mining outposts.

Baltic Sea Coast

Depending on the specific airway, you may see the beautiful coastline near Saint Petersburg or the Baltic states.

Saint Petersburg

On clear nights, the sprawling lights of Russia's second-largest city and its many canals are visible to the north.

Gobi Desert

Massive expanses of golden sand dunes and rocky terrain visible shortly after crossing the Chinese-Mongolian border.

Altai Mountains

The rugged, often snow-capped peaks where the borders of Russia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan converge.

Eurasian Steppe

The legendary 'sea of grass' that stretches across Central Asia, offering a sense of immense scale and history.

Central European Plains

Highly organized agricultural patterns and dense clusters of historic towns across Poland and Eastern Germany.

Northern French Countryside

The final approach into CDG reveals the distinct patchwork of the Île-de-France region's rolling hills and farms.