PEK → FRA

Mongolian Steppe

The endless, undulating green and brown horizons of Inner and Outer Mongolia provide a sense of immense scale.

Lake Baikal

Often the highlight of the trip, this massive crescent-shaped lake is visible approximately 3 hours after departure from Beijing.

Ural Mountains

The geographic border between Asia and Europe appears as a jagged spine across the Russian landscape.

Siberian Taiga

Vast, dark expanses of coniferous forests punctuated by frozen rivers and small industrial outposts.

Berlin and Northern Germany

Clear views of the North German Plain and sometimes the outskirts of Berlin as the aircraft approaches its final destination.

Gobi Desert Edges

The northern fringes of the vast Gobi desert provide a stark, golden landscape shortly after the flight reaches cruising altitude.

Altai Mountains

Distant views of the rugged, snow-capped Altai range where China, Mongolia, and Russia meet.

Volga River

As you enter European Russia, the winding loops of the Volga, Europe's longest river, are clearly visible.

Warsaw Cityscape

Depending on the flight path, the sprawl of the Polish capital and the Vistula River can be spotted.

Saxony Landscapes

Green rolling hills and historical towns in Eastern Germany appear during the descent toward Frankfurt.