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NRT → KHV
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to Khabarovsk-Novy Airport (Khabarovsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views, including Mount Fuji shortly after departure and a spectacular perspective of the winding Amur River during the descent into Khabarovsk.
Mount Fuji
Visible in the distance on the horizon shortly after the initial climb out of Narita.
Northern Alps
Views of the rugged and often snow-capped peaks of the Japanese Alps while crossing Honshu.
Sea of Japan
A vast expanse of deep blue water as the flight leaves the Japanese archipelago.
Sikhote-Alin Range
Dense, untouched taiga forests and mountain ridges as you enter Russian airspace.
Amur River
The massive river system defining the landscape near Khabarovsk, particularly stunning during the final approach.
Choose the left side for a potential glimpse of Mt. Fuji during the first 15 minutes of flight. In the winter months, the Amur River is completely frozen, appearing as a massive white ribbon through the landscape. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography on this side as the sun remains to the east.
Kujukuri Beach
The long, arcing sandy coastline of Chiba Prefecture visible immediately after takeoff.
Sendai Coastline
Views of the urban sprawl and coastal geography of the Tohoku region's largest city.
Lake Towada
A beautiful caldera lake located on the border between Akita and Aomori prefectures.
Tsugaru Strait
The body of water separating Honshu from Hokkaido, visible to the far north.
Khabarovsk Outskirts
The industrial and residential layouts of the city as the aircraft lines up for landing.
The right side is ideal for views of the jagged northern coastline of Honshu. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you may see the southern tip of Sakhalin Island in the distance. This side is also better for avoiding direct sun glare during afternoon flights heading north-northwest.
Distance: 1,482 km (921 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: KHV (48.52799987793, 135.18800354004)
Route Type: International
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