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SDJ → NRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Sendai Airport (Sendai) to Narita International Airport (Tokyo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a diverse panorama of the Japanese mainland, including the Abukuma Highlands, the expansive Kanto Plain, and a distant view of Mount Fuji on clear days.
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Sendai Cityscape
A great view of Sendai's urban center and the Hirose River immediately after takeoff from SDJ.
Abukuma Highlands
Rugged, forested mountain ranges that run parallel to the coast through Fukushima and Ibaraki.
Lake Kasumigaura
Japan's second-largest lake, providing a massive water landmark as you enter the Kanto region.
Mount Fuji
On clear days, Fuji-san's iconic silhouette is visible in the far distance to the southwest.
Chiba Golf Courses
A dense concentration of lush green golf courses characteristic of the Narita airport periphery.
Choose the right side for land-based landmarks. Visibility is highest in winter when the air is dry. Look west roughly 20 minutes into the flight to spot the snow-capped peaks of the central mountains and the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji.
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Pacific Ocean Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean throughout the majority of the flight duration.
Kujukuri Beach
The long, curved sandy coastline of Chiba Prefecture visible during the final approach phase.
Hitachi Port
Industrial shipping hubs and coastal infrastructure along the Ibaraki shoreline.
Choshi Peninsula
The easternmost tip of the Kanto region, often visible as the plane turns toward Narita.
Morning flights provide beautiful sunlight reflecting off the Pacific. During the landing pattern at Narita, the left side often provides a clearer view of the rural Chiba landscape and the Pacific coastline of the Boso Peninsula.
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Get eSIMs for JapanDistance: 268 km (167 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: SDJ (38.1397018433, 140.917007446)
Arrival: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Route Type: Domestic
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