YVR → SHE

Coast Mountains

Breathtaking views of the fjords, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks of the Pacific Cordillera immediately after departure.

Saint Elias Range

Stunning vistas of Mount Logan and the massive Malaspina Glacier along the Alaska-Yukon border.

Kamchatka Volcanoes

A highlights reel of the Russian Ring of Fire, featuring perfectly conical, often snow-dusted active volcanoes like Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Sea of Okhotsk

The rugged, icy coastline of eastern Russia, often featuring dramatic sea ice patterns during winter and spring months.

Lesser Khingan Mountains

Dense forested ridges and winding river valleys as the flight enters Chinese airspace from the north.

Vancouver Island

Extensive views of the lush, rugged forests and coastal inlets of British Columbia's largest island shortly after takeoff.

North Pacific Expanse

Vast oceanic vistas that offer a sense of the scale of the Pacific, often featuring dramatic cloud patterns.

Bering Sea

Occasional views of remote maritime traffic and the distant southern edges of the Aleutian island chain.

Manchurian Plains

The final approach into Shenyang reveals the expansive agricultural patchwork and industrial hubs of Northeast China.