SFO → PVG

Marin Headlands

Rugged coastal scenery and the northern California coastline visible shortly after departure from SFO.

Alaskan Coastline

On more northerly routes, you can see the snowy peaks and glaciers of the Alaskan panhandle and Gulf of Alaska.

Kamchatka Volcanoes

Spectacular views of Russia's remote and active volcanic peaks if the flight path follows the Great Circle route.

Yangtze River Delta

The massive, sediment-rich waters of the Yangtze River as it flows into the sea near Shanghai.

Shanghai Urban Sprawl

The immense scale of the Shanghai metropolitan area becomes visible during the final approach into PVG.

Golden Gate Bridge

A stunning aerial perspective of the bridge and San Francisco bay immediately after takeoff.

Pacific Horizon

Expansive views of the deep blue Pacific and complex weather systems during the long transoceanic crossing.

Southern Aleutians

Distant views of the volcanic chain stretching across the North Pacific toward Asia.

East China Sea

Watch for a high density of cargo ships and fishing vessels as the flight nears the Chinese coastline.