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NRT → ULN
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (Ulan Bator)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an iconic view of Mount Fuji shortly after departure from Tokyo, followed by a panoramic traverse across the Japanese Alps and the striking transition from the rugged mountains of Northern China to the vast Gobi Desert.
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Mount Fuji
Visible shortly after takeoff from Narita, providing a majestic view of Japan's highest peak if the flight path tracks south of the mountain.
Tokyo Bay and Cityscape
A sprawling aerial view of the Kanto Plain and the dense urban architecture of the world's most populous metropolitan area.
Japanese Alps
Dramatic views of the snow-capped Hida and Kiso mountain ranges during the trans-Honshu segment.
Gobi Desert Edge
As the plane enters Mongolian airspace, the terrain shifts into the arid, golden expanses of the southern Gobi region.
Khentii Mountains
Rugged mountain ridges that define the landscape as the aircraft begins its final descent into Ulaanbaatar.
Book a window seat on the left (A or K depending on aircraft) and aim for a morning departure to get the clearest views of Mount Fuji before cloud cover typically develops. Keep your camera ready within the first 20-30 minutes of flight. During winter, the contrast between the snow-covered Japanese peaks and the brown Mongolian plateau is particularly striking.
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Sea of Japan
A vast expanse of deep blue water separating the Japanese archipelago from the Asian mainland.
Sikhote-Alin Range
Depending on the specific airway, views of the dense, remote forests and mountains of the Russian Far East.
Central Mongolian Steppe
Endless, rolling green or golden grasslands dotted with nomadic gers (yurts) as you approach the capital.
Tuul River
The winding silver ribbon of the Tuul River which snakes through the valley near Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. It offers a more serene view of the transition from sea to the vast, open Mongolian steppes. If landing towards the east, the right side provides a better view of the mountainous outskirts of Ulaanbaatar during the final approach.
Book Hotels in Ulan BatorDistance: 3,061 km (1,902 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)
Route Type: International
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