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TAO → NRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Narita International Airport (Tokyo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is favored for its iconic views of Mount Fuji during the descent into the Kanto region and better visibility of the southern Korean coastline.
Mount Lao
Spectacular views of Qingdao's coastal granite peaks immediately after departure from TAO.
Port of Busan
A clear view of South Korea's busiest port and the urban architecture of the southern coastline.
Mount Fuji
The iconic volcanic peak is usually visible to the south during the descent into Narita, especially on clear days.
Tokyo Bay
Views of the industrial zones, reclaimed land, and the sprawling Tokyo metropolitan skyline.
Kujukuri Beach
The dramatic, long arc of the Pacific coastline visible if the plane circles for a southern landing.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see Mount Fuji. For morning flights, expect direct sunlight, so keep your window shade down until you reach the Japanese coast to avoid glare. Winter offers the highest visibility for Fuji, while summer haze may obscure it.
Yellow Sea Crossing
Expansive views of the maritime traffic and the vast waters between China and Korea.
Taebaek Mountains
The rugged northern ridges of South Korea's primary mountain range visible during the trans-peninsula leg.
Incheon Coastline
Distant views of the complex islands and bridges surrounding the Incheon metropolitan area.
Noto Peninsula
As the flight reaches Japan, look for the unique hook-shaped landmass protruding into the Sea of Japan.
Chiba Countryside
Green rice paddies and rural landscapes of Chiba Prefecture during the final approach.
The left side offers softer lighting during morning flights, making it easier to photograph the Sea of Japan. If the flight path takes a more northerly route over the Japanese Alps, you will have a front-row seat to the snow-capped Hida range in winter months.
Distance: 1,798 km (1,117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Arrival: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Route Type: International
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