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BOM → NRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai) to Narita International Airport (Tokyo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior primarily for the iconic view of Mount Fuji during the approach to Tokyo, along with views of the Western Ghats and the sprawling Pearl River Delta.
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Western Ghats
Lush green ridges and plateaus visible shortly after takeoff from Mumbai.
Pearl River Delta
The massive urban convergence of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou from high altitude.
Taiwan Strait
Clear views of the northern tip of Taiwan and the surrounding blue waters.
Mount Fuji
The legendary snow-capped peak is typically visible on the left side during the descent into Tokyo.
Tokyo Bay
Aerial views of the massive industrial ports and the vast Kanto Plain on final approach.
For the best experience, choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat blur. Mount Fuji appears roughly 30 to 45 minutes before landing at NRT; keep your camera ready as it is the highlight of the trip. Since many flights on this route are overnight, the morning light will illuminate the left side features beautifully as you enter Japanese airspace.
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Bay of Bengal
The vast expanse of the northern Indian Ocean after crossing the Indian coast.
Hainan Island
Tropical coastlines and the South China Sea islands visible during the cruise phase.
Ryukyu Islands
The string of emerald islands stretching toward mainland Japan, including Okinawa.
Pacific Sunrise
Spectacular sunrise views over the open ocean on eastbound overnight flight segments.
Boso Peninsula
The rugged cliffs and Pacific surf of Chiba Prefecture just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for passengers on red-eye flights who want to witness a dramatic Pacific sunrise. If the flight path takes a more southerly route due to weather, you will have a better vantage point of the Japanese island chains. Note that during landing at NRT, the right side often looks out over the rural landscapes and golf courses of Chiba.
Book Hotels in TokyoDistance: 6,786 km (4,217 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 59 min
Departure: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Arrival: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Route Type: International
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