HND → SYD

Mount Fuji

Depending on the departure SID, Fuji is often visible to the west shortly after takeoff, providing a majestic start to the journey.

Guam and Mariana Islands

The flight path typically passes near Guam, offering views of the tropical island topography and the deep Mariana Trench area.

Great Barrier Reef

As you enter Australian airspace near Queensland, look down for the vibrant patterns of the world's largest coral reef system.

Gold Coast Skyline

View the impressive 'Surfers Paradise' skyscrapers lining the long stretch of white sand beaches on the Queensland coast.

Blue Mountains

During the descent into Sydney, the rugged, eucalyptus-covered plateaus of the Blue Mountains are visible to the west.

Tokyo Bay and Boso Peninsula

Aerial views of the massive urban sprawl of Tokyo and the industrial ports along the Chiba coastline immediately after departure.

Ogasawara Islands

Spot the remote, UNESCO-listed volcanic islands including Chichijima rising sharply out of the deep Pacific blue.

Solomon Islands

Glimpses of turquoise lagoons and coral atolls as the flight path crosses the Solomon Sea towards the Australian continent.

Tasman Sea

Vast expanses of the Tasman Sea, often featuring dramatic cloud formations and deep sapphire waters near the Australian shelf.

Sydney Harbour

If the flight approaches Sydney from the north on Runway 34L, the left side offers a stunning view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.