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HND → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the high Arctic, including the rugged glacial landscapes of Northern Greenland and the stunning fjords of Norway's coast.
Arctic Ice Cap
Vast, mesmerizing patterns of pack ice and open water leads across the Arctic Ocean.
Northern Greenland
Incredible views of the jagged peaks, deep fjords, and massive calving glaciers of the remote northern coast.
Aurora Borealis
On night flights during winter months, the left side offers a front-row seat to the Northern Lights over the magnetic pole.
Norwegian Fjords
The dramatic, steep-walled coastal inlets and snow-capped mountains of Scandinavia.
Baltic Sea Coast
Aerial views of the northern European coastline as the plane descends toward Germany.
Choose the left side for the best chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis on winter flights. This side faces north during the long trans-polar segment, maximizing your view of the most rugged parts of the Greenland ice sheet and the midnight sun during summer.
Mount Fuji
Depending on the departure path from Haneda, Fuji can often be seen rising above the clouds to the west shortly after takeoff.
Alaska Range
Views of the Alaskan wilderness and distant peaks of the Aleutian chain during the trans-Pacific leg.
Greenland Ice Sheet
The massive, smooth white dome of the central Greenland ice cap stretching toward the horizon.
German Countryside
Organized patches of farmland and quaint European villages during the final approach into Frankfurt.
The right side (specifically seat K) is your best bet for spotting Mount Fuji shortly after departing Tokyo if the plane takes a southerly departure route. During the polar crossing, this side provides better views of the southern, flatter portions of the Greenland ice cap.
Distance: 9,361 km (5,817 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 1 min
Departure: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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