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JFK → HND
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a legendary sequence of views including the Manhattan skyline on departure, the desolate beauty of the Canadian Arctic, and the spectacular volcanic peaks of the Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Manhattan Skyline
Dramatic views of Central Park and the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from JFK.
Canadian Arctic
Aerial views of the frozen landscapes of Nunavut and the vast, icy northern archipelago.
Kamchatka Volcanoes
The snow-capped peaks of the Ring of Fire in Eastern Russia, often visible in crystal clear detail.
Hokkaido Coastline
The rugged northern coastline of Japan as the flight transitions toward Honshu.
Mount Fuji
On specific southern arrival paths into HND, the iconic peak may be visible in the distance.
For the best experience, choose a flight departing JFK in the morning to ensure daylight over the Russian Far East. The Kamchatka Peninsula is the crown jewel of this route; keep your camera ready for about 10-11 hours into the flight. Note that winter flights offer more dramatic snow-covered landscapes but shorter daylight hours.
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Long Island Sound
A clear view of the Connecticut and New York coastlines during the initial climb.
Hudson Bay
The vast expanse of the world's second-largest bay, often filled with pack ice.
Bering Sea
Views of the transition from the Arctic Ocean into the North Pacific.
Tokyo Bay
An excellent perspective of the busy shipping lanes and industrial architecture of the Kanto region.
The right side is ideal for passengers who enjoy the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean as you approach Japan. While it misses the Russian volcanoes, it offers better views of the sunrise and the sprawling urban landscape of the Chiba coastline and Tokyo Bay during the final approach into Haneda.
Book Hotels in TokyoDistance: 10,875 km (6,757 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 48 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Route Type: International
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