YVR → HKG

North Shore Mountains

Immediate views of the Lions peaks and the deep fjords of Howe Sound upon departure from YVR.

Alaska Range

Views of the glaciated peaks of the Alaskan coast and potentially Denali, depending on the northern track.

Kamchatka Volcanoes

One of the world's most dramatic sights: the snow-capped active volcanoes of the Russian Far East.

Japanese Archipelago

Occasional sightings of the northern Japanese coastline or the Kuril Islands during the mid-flight segment.

Lantau Island

Clear views of the Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha) and the Po Lin Monastery during the final descent into HKG.

Vancouver Cityscape

Aerial views of the downtown core, Stanley Park, and the Fraser River delta immediately after takeoff.

Pacific Horizon

Uninterrupted vistas of the deep blue North Pacific Ocean, excellent for observing dramatic cloud formations.

Victoria Harbour

On specific flight paths into HKG, the left side offers a glimpse of the dense skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island.

South China Sea Islands

Views of remote outposts and shipping lanes as the plane descends toward the Pearl River Delta.