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SYD → HND
Which side of the plane to sit from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, most notably the iconic aerial view of Mount Fuji during the descent into Haneda and the dramatic peaks of Papua New Guinea.
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Sydney Harbour
Stunning views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge immediately after a northbound takeoff.
PNG Highlands
Rugged, mist-covered mountain ranges and dense rainforests of central Papua New Guinea.
Mount Fuji
The quintessential view of Japan's most famous peak, usually visible on the left side during the STAR approach to Haneda.
Yokohama Skyline
Panoramic views of the Minato Mirai district and the Landmark Tower as the plane enters the Tokyo Bay area.
Great Dividing Range
Extensive views of the Australian mountain range stretching along the New South Wales and Queensland borders.
To maximize your chances of seeing Mount Fuji, choose a seat behind the wing on the left. On morning arrivals, the sun illuminates the peak perfectly. If the flight departs SYD via runway 34L, you will get a world-class view of the CBD within the first 3 minutes of flight.
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NSW Coastline
Clear views of Bondi Beach, the Northern Beaches, and the Central Coast shortly after departure.
Great Barrier Reef
Vibrant turquoise coral structures and sandy cays visible if the flight path tracks slightly off the Queensland coast.
Pacific Atolls
Isolated, ring-shaped coral islands scattered across the Western Pacific and Micronesia region.
Izu Islands
A chain of volcanic islands, including Oshima, visible as the flight approaches the Japanese mainland.
Tokyo Bay
Dense shipping traffic, the Aqua-Line bridge-tunnel, and the industrial landscape of the Boso Peninsula.
The right side is ideal for night flights to see the glittering lights of the Chiba coastline and Tokyo Bay. During the day, it offers better views of the Coral Sea. However, you will miss Mount Fuji on most standard landing patterns into Haneda from the south.
Book Hotels in TokyoDistance: 7,818 km (4,858 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 12 min
Departure: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Arrival: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Route Type: International
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