PEK → MLE

Taihang Mountains

Dramatic cliff faces and rugged terrain visible shortly after departure from Beijing.

Eastern Himalayas

In clear weather, distant snow-capped peaks of the Tibetan plateau are visible as the flight heads southwest.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Emerald green islands scattered across the deep blue of the Bay of Bengal.

North Malé Atoll

Breathtaking views of turquoise lagoons, ring-shaped reefs, and luxury island resorts during the descent.

Central China Hubs

Aerial views of the massive urban expansions around Zhengzhou and the Yangtze River tributaries.

Yunnan Highlands

Deep green valleys and winding rivers as the flight crosses the high-altitude plateaus of Southwest China.

Irrawaddy Delta

The complex network of waterways where Myanmar's largest river meets the Andaman Sea.

Malé City

On the final approach, the left side often looks directly down onto the incredibly dense infrastructure of the Maldivian capital.