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NRT → SDJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to Sendai Airport (Sendai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of Japan's diverse topography, including iconic mountains, the expansive Kanto Plain, and the inland basins of Fukushima and Miyagi.
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Mount Tsukuba
The distinctive double peaks of Ibaraki's most famous mountain are visible shortly after departure from Narita.
Lake Kasumigaura
Japan's second-largest lake provides a shimmering geometric contrast to the surrounding farmland during the initial cruise phase.
Abukuma Highlands
A scenic range of rolling green hills and deep valleys that runs parallel to the flight path through Fukushima.
Sendai City Center
As the plane descends, the 'City of Trees' reveals its high-rise skyline against the backdrop of the Ou Mountains.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for the clearest views of the mountains. Morning flights provide excellent front-lighting on the peaks of the central ranges. During winter, look for the snow-capped peaks of the Bandai-Asahi National Park further inland.
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Kujukuri Beach
One of Japan's longest sandy beaches, stretching in a massive arc along the Chiba coastline.
Onahama Port
A major industrial and commercial hub in Iwaki, visible as the plane tracks the Pacific coastline north.
Matsushima Bay
Depending on the wind-dependent approach pattern into Sendai, you may catch a glimpse of these iconic pine-clad islands.
Sit on the right for ocean sunrises on early morning departures. This side is typically better if the aircraft performs a coastal approach from the north, offering views of the Sanriku coast's jagged edge. Keep an eye out for fishing vessels dotting the Pacific.
Book Hotels in SendaiDistance: 268 km (167 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: SDJ (38.1397018433, 140.917007446)
Route Type: Domestic
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