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NRT → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the iconic Cascade volcanoes, including Mount Rainier, and a more direct look at the Teton Range and the core of the Colorado Rockies during the descent.
Kujukuri Beach
A stunning view of Japan's second-longest sandy beach immediately after takeoff heading east.
Olympic National Park
The first sight of the US mainland usually features the snow-capped Olympic Mountains and the lush Washington coast.
Mount Rainier
The most prominent highlight; the massive 14,411-foot stratovolcano is often visible in incredible detail.
Grand Teton National Park
Look for the jagged granite spires of the Tetons rising sharply above the Wyoming plains during the mid-continent transition.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Spectacular views of Longs Peak and the Continental Divide as the aircraft begins its final descent into Denver.
The right side is the 'volcano side.' Keep your camera ready as you cross the coastline near Washington/Oregon. This flight usually arrives in Denver around midday, so use your window shade to manage the bright sunlight during the final 2 hours of flight over the Rockies.
Chiba Coastline
Aerial views of the Boso Peninsula and the rugged Pacific cliffs of eastern Japan shortly after departure from Narita.
Aleutian Arc
On northerly tracks, catch distant glimpses of the volcanic chain stretching across the North Pacific toward Alaska.
British Columbia Coast Mountains
Entry into North America often reveals the vast, glaciated wilderness and deep fjords of western Canada.
Montana Wilderness
High-altitude views of the dense forests and remote peaks of the Cabinet and Bitterroot mountains.
Denver Metro North
Final approach views of the expanding northern suburbs and the sprawling landscape of the High Plains.
The left side is best for seeing the aurora borealis if the flight takes a high-latitude route during the winter months. It also provides a cooler cabin environment as it faces away from the sun for the majority of the eastbound transpacific crossing.
Distance: 9,293 km (5,774 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 56 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: International
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