TPE → FRA

Taiwan Strait

Aerial view of the busy shipping lanes and the turquoise waters separating Taiwan from mainland China immediately after takeoff.

Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

Distances views of the high-altitude 'Roof of the World' featuring rugged terrain and remote glacial valleys.

Caspian Sea

Crossing the southern basin of the world's largest inland sea, often appearing deep blue against the arid landscape.

Caucasus Mountains

Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks, including Mount Elbrus, marking the geographical boundary between Asia and Europe.

Balkan Peninsula

The varied topography of Southeast Europe with views of the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube River system.

The Alps

On the final approach to Frankfurt, the northern fringes of the Alps may be visible under clear conditions.

Gobi Desert

The vast, desolate beauty of the northern Chinese and Mongolian desert landscapes stretching toward the horizon.

Tian Shan Mountains

The 'Celestial Mountains' of Central Asia, featuring sharp ridges and deep valleys along the Kazakhstan border.

Eurasian Steppe

Endless horizons of the Kazakh steppe, showcasing a patchwork of agriculture and wild grasslands.

Aral Sea

The haunting remains of the Aral Sea, visible as a series of smaller lakes and salt pans in the desert.

Eastern European Plains

A view of the organized agricultural grids and urban clusters of Poland and Eastern Germany.