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NRT → HEL

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is highly recommended for its spectacular views of the Greenland ice sheet and the dramatic transition from the Arctic Ocean to the rugged fjords of Northern Norway.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Fuji

Visible shortly after departure from Narita if the aircraft climbs south before turning north towards the pole.

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Greenland Glaciers

On the common polar detour, the Left Side offers front-row seats to the massive, jagged ice floes and glaciers of East Greenland.

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Norwegian Fjords

Witness the breathtaking, steep-walled inlets and snow-capped peaks as the flight enters Scandinavian airspace.

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Finnish Taiga

As you descend towards Helsinki, the dense, dark green canopy of the endless boreal forest becomes clearly visible.

For the best views of Greenland, stay awake roughly 7-9 hours into the flight. If traveling during the northern summer, you will experience 'Midnight Sun' conditions, making the ice pack exceptionally bright, so keep your sunglasses handy inside the cabin.

Right Side Highlights
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Kamchatka Peninsula

Look for the dramatic silhouettes of active volcanoes if the flight track follows the Pacific rim northward.

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Bering Strait

The geographic meeting point of two continents and two oceans, often visible as a narrow gap between landmasses.

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Aurora Borealis

The right side is perfectly positioned for viewing the Northern Lights during the dark winter months over the Arctic Circle.

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Inari Lake District

On the descent through Northern Finland, enjoy the view of thousands of interconnected lakes and islands.

If flying between October and March, the right side is the 'aurora side.' To see them, ensure your window area is completely dark by covering your head and the screen with a blanket to block internal cabin reflections. Check solar activity levels before boarding.

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Route Information

Distance: 7,829 km (4,865 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 13 min

Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)

Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)

Route Type: International

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