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NRT → BKI
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (Kota Kinabalu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a world-class view of Mount Fuji shortly after takeoff and follows the scenic Japanese archipelago and Taiwan's mountainous spine.
Mount Fuji
The most iconic view of the route; the snow-capped volcano is usually visible on the right roughly 15-20 minutes after takeoff.
Okinawa Islands
Aerial perspectives of the Ryukyu island chain, featuring emerald waters and distinct coral fringing reefs.
Taiwanese Highlands
The rugged, cloud-piercing peaks of Taiwan's Central Mountain Range as the flight passes the island's western side.
South China Sea Sunset
If flying in the afternoon, the right side provides a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over the open ocean.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Views of Gaya, Sapi, and Manukan islands just offshore from Kota Kinabalu during the landing approach.
Sit on the right (usually seat K) to see Mount Fuji. To avoid the wing obstructing your view of the islands and the Fuji peak, choose a seat well in front of or behind the wing section. Afternoon flights will have direct sun on this side.
Tokyo Bay Metropolis
Panoramic views of the industrial ports, Chiba coastline, and the dense urban sprawl of the Greater Tokyo Area.
Pacific Blue
Endless horizons of the Philippine Sea as the flight tracks south along the deeper edge of the Japanese shelf.
Mount Kinabalu
Borneo's highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage site, visible inland to the east during the final descent into BKI.
Sabah Coral Reefs
Vibrant turquoise coral formations and shallow sandbars visible as the aircraft approaches the Borneo coastline.
Tropical Cloudscapes
Massive towering cumulus clouds typical of the intertropical convergence zone near the equator.
For the best chance to see Mount Kinabalu, choose a window seat on the left. The mountain is most visible during morning arrivals before clouds gather around the peak. Seat A is standard for this side.
Distance: 4,144 km (2,575 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 53 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: BKI (5.9372100830078125, 116.0510025024414)
Route Type: International
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