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NRT → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side (Port) is the superior choice for this transpacific journey, offering the best vantage point for the Alaskan coastline and the prime northern view required to see the Aurora Borealis during the night segment.
Aleutian Island Chain
View the rugged, volcanic island arc stretching from Alaska towards Russia during the early phases of the Pacific crossing.
St. Elias Mountains & Glaciers
Spectacular views of some of the world's largest non-polar ice fields and jagged peaks as the flight enters North American airspace.
Aurora Borealis
Looking north towards the magnetic pole, passengers often see the Northern Lights during the dark hours over the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Canadian Rockies
The northern reaches of the Rocky Mountains provide a dramatic landscape of snow-capped peaks and deep river valleys.
Appalachian Ridges
As the flight descends into Georgia, the ancient, folded ridges of the Appalachian Mountains appear in shades of deep green and blue.
For the best chance to see the Northern Lights, choose a seat behind the wing to reduce engine glare and check the KP index before your flight. The flight often departs NRT in the late afternoon; once the sun sets, keep your window shade open and eyes peeled for a faint green glow. Over Alaska, the left side provides the most direct view of the dramatic coastline and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Chiba Peninsula
Excellent views of Tokyo Bay and the Chiba coastline immediately following takeoff from Narita.
Transpacific Sunrise
Witness a brilliant sunrise over the open Pacific Ocean as the aircraft chases the dawn eastward across the International Date Line.
The Great Plains
Observe the vast, geometric patchwork of American farmland and center-pivot irrigation circles across the Midwest.
Mississippi River
Look for the massive, winding artery of the Mississippi River as it carves through the central United States.
Atlanta Suburbs
On final approach, enjoy the dense tree canopy and urban sprawl of the 'City in a Forest' as you arrive at the world's busiest airport.
The right side is ideal for passengers who enjoy watching the sunrise and observing the transition from the wilderness of the north to the industrial and agricultural heartland of the US. On the approach to ATL, the right side often provides a great view of the airport's massive infrastructure and the downtown Atlanta skyline depending on the landing runway configuration.
Distance: 11,002 km (6,836 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 57 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: International
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