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NRT → CTS
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanic backbone of Northern Honshu and the pristine caldera lakes of Tohoku and Hokkaido.
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Mt. Tsukuba
Look for the iconic twin peaks of Ibaraki's most famous mountain shortly after departure from Narita.
Bandai-Asahi National Park
Sweeping views of Mt. Bandai and the large, mirror-like surface of Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture.
Lake Towada
A stunning, deep-blue caldera lake located on the border of Akita and Aomori prefectures, surrounded by dense forest.
Mt. Iwaki
Often called 'Tsugaru Fuji,' this perfectly conical volcano is a landmark of the Aomori landscape.
Lake Shikotsu
On final approach to CTS, this crystal-clear caldera lake marks your entry into the wilderness of Hokkaido.
Morning flights are ideal to avoid glare and see the sun illuminating the Ou Mountain Range. During winter, the landscape is transformed into a striking 'snow monster' vista. Try to sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the deep caldera lakes.
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Kujukuri Beach
A massive 60km long sandy coastline in Chiba visible immediately after taking off toward the north.
Matsushima Bay
Recognized as one of Japan's three most scenic views, featuring hundreds of tiny pine-covered islands near Sendai.
Sanriku Coastline
Witness the dramatic rias coastline of Iwate, characterized by deep inlets and sheer cliffs dropping into the Pacific.
Tomakomai Port
The massive industrial gateway to Hokkaido, visible as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at New Chitose.
Choose the right side if you enjoy maritime scenery and coastal geography. Late afternoon flights offer a beautiful golden hour reflection off the Pacific Ocean. It is also the better side for spotting the remote and rugged Cape Erimo if the flight path tracks slightly further east.
Book Hotels in SapporoDistance: 788 km (490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: CTS (42.77519989013672, 141.69200134277344)
Route Type: Domestic
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