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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is superior for this transpacific crossing, providing a front-row seat to the Canadian Rockies, the northern face of Denali, and the spectacular volcanic arc of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

Right Side Highlights
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Canadian Rockies

Glacier-carved peaks and turquoise alpine lakes visible during the flight's northern trajectory over Alberta and British Columbia.

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Denali National Park

The towering 20,310-foot summit of Denali stands out prominently from the surrounding Alaska Range in clear weather.

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Kamchatka Volcanoes

A stunning sequence of active, snow-coned volcanoes along the Russian coast, including the massive Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

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Bering Sea

View the meeting of two continents and seasonal sea ice patterns near the International Date Line near the Russian border.

The right side is the definitive choice for volcano enthusiasts. To see the Kamchatka Peninsula, look out approximately 3 to 4 hours before landing. This side also offers the best lighting for photography, as the sun remains mostly to the south, illuminating the northern landscapes without creating harsh glare on your window during the long daylight hours of this westbound journey.

Left Side Highlights
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American Southwest

Vast panoramas of the High Plains and the rugged terrain of the northern New Mexico desert during the first hour of flight.

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Gulf of Alaska

Expansive views of the North Pacific and the dramatic coastal inlets of the Alaskan panhandle as the route tracks west.

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Tohoku Coast

The rugged eastern shoreline of Japan's main island, Honshu, as the flight begins its final descent into Narita.

Opt for the left side if you enjoy watching the transition from the American heartland to the Pacific. On winter departures, keep an eye out for the Aurora Borealis over the Arctic regions; this side faces south, which can occasionally provide a better angle for viewing the lights against a dark sky if the path is sufficiently north.

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Route Information

Distance: 10,669 km (6,629 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 33 min

Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Arrival: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)

Route Type: International

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