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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a strategic advantage for viewing the Owen Stanley Range during departure and the iconic Mount Fuji during the descent into Narita, provided the weather is clear.

Left Side Highlights
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Owen Stanley Range

Dramatic views of the rugged mountain spine of Papua New Guinea shortly after takeoff from Port Moresby.

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Bismarck Sea

Scanning the deep blue waters for volcanic island peaks and coral atolls in the Bismarck Archipelago.

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Ogasawara Islands

Aerial views of the remote, UNESCO-listed Bonin Islands as the flight enters Japanese airspace.

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Mount Fuji

On clear days, Japan's most famous peak is visible to the west during the standard arrival patterns into Narita.

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Tokyo Bay

Extensive views of the industrial coastline and urban landscape of the Greater Tokyo Area during descent.

Book a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of Mount Fuji, which usually appears 20-30 minutes before landing. In the morning, this side is also shaded from direct sunlight, reducing glare for photography of the PNG highlands.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Huon Gulf

Views of the coastal indentations and lush tropical forests along the northern coast of PNG.

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Equator Crossing

The transition between hemispheres often features towering cumulonimbus clouds and unique atmospheric light.

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Mariana Islands

Frequent sightings of the Mariana chain, including Guam and Saipan, depending on the specific flight corridor.

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Boso Peninsula

The rugged cliffs and scenic shoreline of Chiba Prefecture as the plane aligns for its final approach.

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Kujukuri Beach

One of Japan's longest sandy beaches, stretching beautifully along the Pacific coastline of Chiba.

This side is ideal for catching the sunrise if you are on an overnight or very early morning flight. During the final approach to NRT, the right side typically gets a closer look at the rural landscapes and agricultural fields of Chiba Prefecture.

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Route Information

Distance: 5,078 km (3,155 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 58 min

Departure: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)

Arrival: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)

Route Type: International

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