TIJ → NRT

US-Mexico Border

A clear view of the international border line and the stark contrast between Tijuana and San Diego immediately after takeoff.

San Diego Bay

Panoramic vistas of the Coronado Bridge, naval fleets, and the downtown San Diego skyline as the plane climbs.

California Coastline

Miles of rugged cliffs and beaches stretching from La Jolla toward Orange County before the aircraft turns toward the deep Pacific.

Mount Fuji

On clear days, the iconic snow-capped peak is often visible in the distance to the west during the descent into Chiba.

Boso Peninsula

Detailed views of the lush, green mountainous interior and jagged coastline of the Chiba region during the final approach.

Channel Islands

Views of Santa Catalina and San Clemente islands rising out of the Pacific shortly after leaving the coast.

Greater Los Angeles

Distant views of the sprawling LA basin and the San Gabriel Mountains if the flight path takes a slightly inland route north.

North Pacific Great Circle

Vast, ever-changing cloud formations and potential glimpses of the Aleutian Islands if the jet stream pushes the flight path far north.

Kujukuri Beach

The massive, 60-kilometer sandy arc of the Chiba coastline is visible directly below during the final stages of landing.

Narita Countryside

A patchwork of rice paddies, traditional Japanese homes, and numerous golf courses surrounding the airport.