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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side is the premier choice for this route, offering a spectacular and iconic view of Mount Fuji during the descent into Tokyo, alongside detailed views of the Japanese coastline.

Left Side Highlights
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Shanghai Skyline

Aerial views of the Huangpu River and the dense urban sprawl of Shanghai immediately after takeoff from Hongqiao.

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Kyushu Coastline

Dramatic entrance into Japanese airspace over the rugged cliffs and emerald waters of Nagasaki Prefecture.

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Mount Fuji

The crowning jewel of the flight; visible on the left about 20 to 30 minutes before arrival at Haneda on most typical flight paths.

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Yokohama Skyline

Views of the Minato Mirai 21 district, the Landmark Tower, and the Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel during final descent.

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Tokyo Bay North

A panorama of the industrial and residential heart of the Kanto region as the plane maneuvers for landing.

Book a window seat on the left (usually 'A' seats) for the best chance to see Mount Fuji. The mountain is most visible in the morning or during winter when the air is clearest. If the flight arrives from the south via the 'ARLON' or 'KAMIS' arrival routes, Fuji will be perfectly framed on this side.

Right Side Highlights
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Goto Islands

A cluster of beautiful, remote volcanic islands visible as the aircraft transitions from the East China Sea to Japan.

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Pacific Ocean

Deep blue vistas of the open Pacific Ocean as the flight tracks along the southern edge of the Japanese archipelago.

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Satsuma Peninsula

Views of the southern tip of Kyushu, with the potential to see Sakurajima volcano smoking in the far distance.

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Izu Islands

A chain of volcanic islands, including Oshima, stretching south into the Pacific during the approach to Tokyo Bay.

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Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line

A clear view of the 'Umi-hotaru' parking area and the bridge-tunnel crossing the middle of Tokyo Bay.

The right side (usually 'K' or 'L' seats) is better for seeing the ocean horizon and the southern islands of Japan. It is often less sunny in the afternoon for eastbound flights, reducing glare for photography. Look out for the Boso Peninsula's lighthouse and the unique engineering of the Aqua-Line bridge just before touchdown.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,777 km (1,104 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min

Departure: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)

Arrival: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)

Route Type: International

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