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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this long-haul transpacific journey as it faces North, offering the best views of the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan wilderness, and the highest probability of seeing the Aurora Borealis without solar glare.

Left Side Highlights
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Kamchatka Peninsula

Visible shortly after departure, featuring dramatic volcanic peaks and rugged Russian coastlines.

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Aleutian Islands

A stunning chain of volcanic islands stretching across the North Pacific toward Alaska.

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Alaskan Wilderness

Aerial views of massive glaciers, snow-capped ranges, and the remote frozen tundra of the North.

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Aurora Borealis

During winter months, the high-latitude path provides a prime viewing window for the Northern Lights.

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Hudson Bay

The vast, icy expanse of northern Canada, often frozen into intricate patterns during winter.

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Manhattan Skyline

On a standard approach from the north into Newark, the left side offers a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.

Sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat shimmer, which can ruin photos of the Aurora. Since you are flying East, the left side faces North and remains in the shade, making it much easier to observe the landscape without glare. For the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights, book a flight during the autumn or winter months and monitor a space weather app during the flight.

Right Side Highlights
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Pacific Horizon

Endless ocean views with dramatic cloud formations and the deep blue of the North Pacific.

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Pacific Sunrise

A spectacular sunrise over the ocean as the plane races toward the morning sun.

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Great Lakes

Distant views of Lake Superior and Lake Huron as the flight tracks across the Canadian border.

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American Midwest

The distinctive geometric patterns of agricultural fields and small towns during the descent.

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Appalachian Mountains

Rolling green ridges and dense forests as the aircraft enters the Eastern Seaboard airspace.

Be prepared for intense sunlight for the majority of the flight; high-quality sunglasses are essential if you plan to keep the window shade open. While the right side misses the Arctic features, it offers the best views of the sun rising over the Pacific and better views of the American interior during the final two hours of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 10,810 km (6,717 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 43 min

Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)

Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Route Type: International

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