PVG → JFK

Japanese Archipelago

Clear views of the Honshu coastline and the Japanese Alps roughly 2 hours after leaving Shanghai.

Aleutian Islands

If the flight path trends south, catch glimpses of the volcanic island chain stretching across the Pacific.

The Canadian Shield

A mosaic of ancient rock, boreal forests, and thousands of glaciated lakes in Ontario and Quebec.

St. Lawrence River

One of the world's most important shipping channels as you cross the border into the United States.

Manhattan Skyline

Often provides a breathtaking view of the Empire State Building and Central Park during the 'Parkway Visual' approach.

Yangtze River Delta

Aerial view of the massive sediment plumes where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea.

Russian Far East

Glaciated peaks and rugged coastlines of the Kamchatka Peninsula or Sakhalin Island depending on the track.

Arctic Tundra

Vast, desolate stretches of frozen lakes and snow-covered terrain across Northern Canada.

Northern Lights

The left side faces north, offering the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis during the night portion of the flight.

The Bronx and Queens

Dense urban landscapes and the geometric grid of New York's outer boroughs during arrival.