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HND → AKJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo) to Asahikawa Airport (Asahikawa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of Japan's inland mountain ranges, including the Ou Mountains, several iconic volcanic peaks in Tohoku, and a breathtaking approach into the Daisetsuzan mountain range near Asahikawa.
Tokyo Skyline
Detailed views of the Tokyo Skytree and the vast urban sprawl of the Kanto Plain shortly after takeoff from Haneda.
Ou Mountain Range
The central backbone of northern Honshu, providing a continuous panorama of ridges and valleys through the Tohoku region.
Lake Towada
A massive, deep-blue caldera lake located on the border of Akita and Aomori prefectures, surrounded by dense forests.
Mount Iwaki
Often called Tsugaru Fuji, this lone volcanic peak stands out prominently against the landscape of the Aomori plains.
Daisetsuzan Peaks
As the plane descends into Asahikawa, you get a close-up view of Hokkaido's highest mountains, often capped with snow.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. The highlight is the approach into Asahikawa, where you can see the smoking vents of Mount Asahi in clear weather. During autumn, the change in foliage color in the Tohoku mountains is clearly visible from this side.
Tokyo Bay
Aerial perspective of the heavy shipping traffic, industrial ports, and the Aqua-Line bridge shortly after departure.
Kujukuri Beach
The long, curving sandy coastline of Chiba Prefecture stretching along the Pacific Ocean.
Matsushima Bay
A glimpse of the hundreds of tiny, pine-covered islands near Sendai, recognized as one of Japan's three most scenic views.
Sanriku Coastline
The rugged rias coastline of Iwate, characterized by deep inlets and dramatic cliffs dropping into the sea.
Hidaka Mountains
The southern mountain range of Hokkaido as the flight crosses from Honshu over the Pacific entrance of the Tsugaru Strait.
The right side is excellent for maritime views and spotting the unique geography of the Sanriku Coast. On clear winter days, the sunrise over the Pacific is stunning on early morning flights. Keep an eye out for Sendai city and its bustling port about midway through the flight.
Distance: 931 km (578 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Arrival: AKJ (43.670799255371094, 142.44700622558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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