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SGN → NRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) to Narita International Airport (Tokyo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior scenic experience, featuring the majestic Mount Fuji during the descent and a better vantage point for the Taiwanese and Japanese coastlines.
Central Vietnam Coast
Aerial views of the white sands near Da Nang and the Marble Mountains shortly after takeoff.
Taiwanese Central Range
Dramatic views of the high-altitude peaks of Taiwan as the flight skirts the island's western or eastern shore.
Ryukyu Islands
Breathtaking turquoise coral reefs and tropical islands of the Okinawa prefecture scattered across the East China Sea.
Mount Fuji
The ultimate highlight; Japan's iconic peak is clearly visible on the left side during the descent into the Kanto region.
Tokyo Cityscape
Distant views of the sprawling Tokyo metropolis and the Skytree depending on the specific arrival pattern.
To see Mount Fuji, choose a window seat on the left. On daytime flights, the sun is typically on the right side when heading northeast, providing better lighting for photography on the left. The Fuji sighting occurs roughly 20 to 30 minutes before touchdown at Narita. In winter, the mountain is most visible due to clearer skies.
South China Sea
Vast ocean vistas with occasional sightings of remote atolls and busy shipping lanes.
Pacific Sunrise
Spectacular sunrise views for passengers on the red-eye or early morning departures from Ho Chi Minh City.
Izu Islands
A chain of volcanic islands, including Oshima, visible as the plane approaches the Boso Peninsula.
Boso Peninsula Coast
Rugged cliffs and coastal fishing villages of Chiba Prefecture during the final approach to Narita.
The right side is ideal for morning flights if you enjoy sunrise views over the Pacific. While you miss Mount Fuji, you get an excellent view of the Pacific horizon and the volcanic Izu island chain. This side is also generally quieter and darker for sleeping on overnight flights as it faces away from the continent.
Distance: 4,383 km (2,723 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 9 min
Departure: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Arrival: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Route Type: International
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