PEK → HEL

Lake Baikal

The world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, often appearing as a massive blue or frozen white crescent.

Siberian Taiga

Uninterrupted views of the world's largest land biome, characterized by dense coniferous forests.

Northern Urals

Dramatic views of the more rugged, snow-capped northern sections of the Ural range.

Lake Onega

A massive glacial lake in Northwest Russia, providing a stunning landmark before entering Finnish airspace.

Helsinki Archipelago

Thousands of forested islands and rocky outcrops visible during the final approach into HEL.

Great Wall of China

Visible shortly after departure from PEK, especially the rugged sections north of Beijing.

Gobi Desert

Sweeping views of the Mongolian desert's unique rock formations and arid basins.

Southern Ural Mountains

The historic continental divide between Asia and Europe appearing as rolling mountain ridges.

Saint Petersburg

On certain flight paths, the historic city and the Neva River may be visible in the distance to the south.