PVG → FRA

Inner Mongolia Steppes

Vast green grasslands and nomadic landscapes visible shortly after the climb out from Shanghai and Northern China.

Lake Baikal

The absolute highlight of the route; the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake appears like a giant crescent from above.

Siberian Taiga

An endless carpet of coniferous forests and winding, silver-colored rivers stretching across the Russian heartland.

Ural Mountains

The natural border between Asia and Europe, visible as a long north-south ridge line beneath the aircraft.

Baltic Horizon

On more northerly flight paths, catch glimpses of the Baltic Sea and the coastal indentations of Northern Europe.

Gobi Desert Edge

View the southern fringes of the Gobi, featuring vast dunes and arid plains across Northern China and Southern Mongolia.

Altai Mountains

Dramatic, snow-capped peaks where Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan meet, offering rugged alpine scenery.

Volga River

Cross the longest river in Europe as it winds through the heart of European Russia, surrounded by lush riverbanks.

Warsaw and Vistula River

As the flight enters European airspace, the Polish capital and the winding Vistula River are often visible to the south.