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Our Recommendation
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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Arctic Ice Cap

Vast, mesmerizing patterns of pack ice and open water leads across the Arctic Ocean.

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Northern Greenland

Incredible views of the jagged peaks, deep fjords, and massive calving glaciers of the remote northern coast.

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Aurora Borealis

On night flights during winter months, the left side offers a front-row seat to the Northern Lights over the magnetic pole.

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Norwegian Fjords

The dramatic, steep-walled coastal inlets and snow-capped mountains of Scandinavia.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Fuji

Depending on the departure path from Haneda, Fuji can often be seen rising above the clouds to the west shortly after takeoff.

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Alaska Range

Views of the Alaskan wilderness and distant peaks of the Aleutian chain during the trans-Pacific leg.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

The massive, smooth white dome of the central Greenland ice cap stretching toward the horizon.

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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.

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Route Information

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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