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DUS → NRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Narita International Airport (Tokyo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Tian Shan mountain range and the most iconic views of Mount Fuji during the final descent into Tokyo.
Caucasus Mountains
Spectacular views of jagged, snow-capped peaks including Mount Elbrus, the highest point in Europe.
Tian Shan Range
The 'Celestial Mountains' offer some of the most dramatic high-altitude scenery on this route as you pass over Kyrgyzstan and China.
Tibetan Plateau
Observe the high-altitude 'Roof of the World' with its unique geological formations and high-altitude salt lakes.
Mount Fuji
The ultimate highlight; the iconic symmetrical cone is often visible on the right during the approach into Tokyo Narita.
Tokyo Bay
Aerial views of the massive port facilities and the dense urban sprawl of the Kanto Plain during final landing maneuvers.
Secure a seat on the right for the best chance to see Mount Fuji; it usually appears 20-30 minutes before landing. For the mountains of Central Asia, midday light is best to minimize shadows. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the terrain.
The Caspian Sea
Glance north to see the vast expanse of the world's largest inland body of water as the plane crosses Central Asia.
Gobi Desert
Witness the rugged, desolate beauty of the Mongolian and Chinese desert landscapes stretching toward the horizon.
Beijing Metropolis
Possible views of the sprawling urban layout of China's capital and the Great Wall in the surrounding mountains.
Bohai Bay
The flight crosses the yellow-tinted waters where the Yellow River meets the sea before heading toward the Korean Peninsula.
The left side is excellent for viewing the curvature of the earth over the vast northern steppes. If on a winter flight, look for frozen lakes in Mongolia. During early morning arrivals, the sunrise over the Pacific will illuminate the cabin from this side.
Distance: 9,331 km (5,798 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 59 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Route Type: International
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