SYD → NKG

Blue Mountains

Shortly after takeoff from Sydney, view the deep canyons and sandstone cliffs of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Australian Outback

Witness the striking red earth and vast salt pans of Central Australia as you head north toward the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Mount Apo

As you pass over the Philippines, catch glimpses of the dormant volcanic peaks rising above the clouds on Mindanao island.

Wuyi Mountains

Upon entering mainland China, the rugged terrain of Fujian province features steep, tea-growing mountains and winding rivers.

Nanjing Cityscape

During the descent into Lukou Airport, enjoy sweeping views of the urban sprawl and the Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan).

Sydney Harbour

If the flight departs to the north, the right side often gets a spectacular view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Coral Sea

Glance out over the sparkling turquoise waters and peripheral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef system as you track along the Queensland coast.

Philippine Sea

Vast ocean vistas dotted with remote islands and atolls in the western Pacific as you cross the equator.

East China Sea

Look for the dense concentrations of fishing vessels and massive cargo ships navigating toward the port of Ningbo and Shanghai.

Yangtze River Mouth

As you approach Nanjing, see the massive scale of the Yangtze River as it winds through the alluvial plains of Jiangsu.