PVG → SFO

Japanese Archipelago

Depending on the jet stream, the flight often tracks along the northern coast of Honshu or over Hokkaido, providing views of rugged mountains and coastal cities.

Aleutian Island Chain

On more northerly Great Circle routes, you can see the distant volcanic peaks of the Aleutians rising from the North Pacific.

Pacific Sunrise

As an eastbound flight crossing the International Date Line, the left side witnesses a dramatic sunrise over the horizon.

Point Reyes National Seashore

The first sight of the North American continent is often the dramatic, fog-swept cliffs and beaches of West Marin.

Golden Gate Bridge

During the standard 'Bridge Visual' arrival into SFO, the left side provides a world-class view of the bridge, Alcatraz, and downtown San Francisco.

Shanghai Pudong View

Immediately after takeoff, you may get a view of the sprawling Pudong district and the East China Sea coastline.

Izu Islands

If the flight takes a more southerly track, you can spot the volcanic islands scattered south of Tokyo Bay.

Santa Cruz Mountains

On the descent into SFO, the right side looks out over the forested ridges separating the Pacific from the Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley

As the plane turns for its final approach over the bay, you can see the tech campuses of Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Redwood City.