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NKG → NRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Narita International Airport (Tokyo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the premier choice for this eastbound route, primarily because it offers a high probability of viewing Mount Fuji and the stunning Pacific coastline of Japan during the descent into Narita.
Yangtze River Bend
Witness the massive scale of the Yangtze River as it winds through the Jiangsu province toward the sea.
Gotō Islands
The picturesque cluster of islands off the coast of Nagasaki as you enter Japanese airspace.
Kyushu Volcanic Peaks
Rugged volcanic terrain and smoking craters visible as the flight traverses southern Japan.
Mount Fuji
The iconic snow-capped cone is frequently visible to the south-west during the descent toward Tokyo.
Sagami Bay
A deep blue bay dotted with ships and the coastal cities of Enoshima and Kamakura.
Tokyo Bay Industrial Zone
The massive ports, refineries, and urban density of the Keiyo Industrial Zone near Narita.
This is the 'Fuji Side'. For the best views of the mountain, choose a window seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward view. Winter months offer the clearest visibility of the mountain's snow cap. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for photography as the sun illuminates the western face of the peaks.
Nanjing Urban Landscape
Aerial view of the ancient capital's sprawl and the surrounding Purple Mountain immediately after takeoff.
Yellow Sea Crossing
Vast ocean views as the aircraft leaves mainland China and heads toward the Korean Peninsula.
Jeju Island Vistas
On more northerly flight paths, the volcanic peak of Hallasan on Jeju Island is visible to the north.
Japanese Alps
Distant views of the snow-capped Hida and Kiso mountain ranges in central Honshu.
Chiba Countryside
Green rice paddies and the rural landscape of Chiba Prefecture during the final approach.
Sit on the left if you prefer soft morning light and want to avoid direct sun glare during eastbound travel. It is also better for spotting the southern coastline of the Korean Peninsula on clear days.
Distance: 2,035 km (1,264 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 43 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Route Type: International
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