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LAX → HND
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of North American coastal views, the volcanic Aleutian Islands, and the best vantage point for Mount Fuji on approach to Tokyo.
California Coastline
Breathtaking views of the Malibu coast, Santa Barbara, and the Channel Islands shortly after taking off and turning north.
Aleutian Islands
If the flight path follows the Great Circle route, look for snow-capped volcanic peaks rising from the Bering Sea.
Pacific Northwest
Depending on weather, the rugged coastline of Oregon and the dense forests of Vancouver Island may be visible.
Mount Fuji
On clear days during the descent into Tokyo, the iconic snow-capped peak is typically visible to the right of the aircraft.
Tokyo Bay Traffic
A bird's-eye view of the massive cargo ships and the Tokyo Aqua-Line bridge-tunnel crossing the bay.
This is the premier choice for scenery. Ensure your window is clear for the first 2 hours to see the US West Coast and the final 45 minutes for Japan. Note that the sun will be on the opposite (left) side for most of the flight, which reduces glare and makes for better photography of the Aleutians and Mount Fuji. Visibility of Fuji is best in winter months when the air is driest.
Extended Sunsets
Due to the westward trajectory against the earth's rotation, the left side experiences a dramatically elongated sunset over the Pacific.
Pacific Blue
Deep oceanic blues and massive cloud formations characterize the majority of the flight over the central North Pacific.
Boso Peninsula
The green hills and coastal towns of Chiba Prefecture are visible as the aircraft makes its final turn toward Haneda.
Kawasaki Industrial Zone
Just seconds before touchdown, the intricate network of refineries and docks of Kawasaki provides a stark industrial landscape.
Choose this side if you want to avoid direct sunlight during the morning departure from LAX. While the views are mostly water for the middle 8 hours, the descent into Tokyo Bay offers unique perspectives of the urban sprawl of Chiba and the industrial heart of the bay.
Distance: 8,812 km (5,476 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 22 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Route Type: International
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