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NRT → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft is the premier choice for this route, offering a majestic view of Mount Fuji shortly after departure and the scenic islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
Mount Fuji
The most iconic view of the flight; the snow-capped peak is clearly visible about 15-20 minutes after takeoff from Narita.
Japanese Alps
The dramatic, jagged peaks of central Honshu, often covered in snow from late autumn through spring.
Seto Inland Sea
A breathtaking 'Mediterranean of the Orient' featuring thousands of small islands and the Shimanami Kaido bridges.
Kyushu Volcanic Range
Views of Mount Aso and the active volcanic landscapes of western Japan before heading over open water.
Ningbo and Zhejiang Coast
The first glimpse of mainland China, showcasing the massive port facilities and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge if the path is northerly.
Wuyi Mountains
The mist-covered, rolling green karst topography of Fujian province as you cross into mainland China.
Seat rows A or B are ideal. Mount Fuji appears very early in the flight; stay alert shortly after the seatbelt sign is turned off. For the best photography, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the southern face of the mountains, and fly in winter for the clearest atmospheric conditions.
Tokyo Bay and Skyline
Aerial perspective of the sprawling Tokyo metropolis, the Rainbow Bridge, and the massive industrial ports of Yokohama.
Izu Islands
A chain of volcanic islands stretching south into the Pacific, including the smoking crater of Izu Oshima.
Kii Peninsula
Rugged coastal landscapes and deep forested valleys of Wakayama, a UNESCO World Heritage region.
Miyazaki Coastline
The subtropical beaches and palm-lined shores of southern Kyushu as the plane departs the Japanese archipelago.
East China Sea
Vast blue expanses dotted with international cargo ships navigating one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.
Pearl River Delta
The final approach offers a spectacular look at the dense urban clusters of Shenzhen and the massive bridge networks connecting the region.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Pacific. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, this side offers superior views of the vast urban sprawl and mega-infrastructure projects of the Pearl River Delta during the descent into Guangzhou.
Distance: 2,944 km (1,829 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 56 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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