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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this route as it offers a dramatic view of Mount Kinabalu shortly after takeoff and the potential for a spectacular sighting of Mount Fuji during the descent into Tokyo.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Kinabalu

Visible shortly after departure from BKI, the granite peaks of Southeast Asia's highest mountain rise dramatically above the rainforest.

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Palawan Coastline

Glance down to see the turquoise waters and limestone karsts of the northern Philippine islands and the South China Sea.

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Manila Bay

The flight path often passes west of Luzon, providing distant views of the Manila metropolitan area and its massive natural harbor.

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Mount Fuji

During the descent into Narita from the south, the iconic snow-capped cone often appears on the horizon to the west.

Sit on the left for the best chance to see Mount Kinabalu within the first 20 minutes of flight. For the arrival into Narita, the left side is usually the only side from which Mount Fuji is visible. For day flights, the left side also avoids the harshest direct sunlight when flying northward.

Right Side Highlights
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Northern Borneo Jungles

Views of the dense tropical canopy and winding river systems of the Sabah interior as the plane climbs to cruise altitude.

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Sierra Madre Range

The rugged, forest-covered mountain range that runs along the eastern coast of Luzon in the Philippines.

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Batanes Islands

Remote, windswept islands located in the Luzon Strait between the Philippines and Taiwan, often visible in clear weather.

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Kujukuri Beach

One of Japan's longest sandy beaches, stretching along the Pacific coast of Chiba Prefecture just before landing at Narita.

The right side is ideal for passengers who enjoy sunrise views over the Pacific Ocean on early morning departures. During the final approach to NRT, the right side provides a great perspective of the rural landscapes and golf courses of the Chiba countryside.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,144 km (2,575 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 53 min

Departure: BKI (5.9372100830078125, 116.0510025024414)

Arrival: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)

Route Type: International

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