While the Amsterdam departure favors the left, the long cruise segment over the Caucasus, Caspian Sea, Tian Shan range, and Gobi Desert plus a Mount Fuji-view landing give the right side more sustained scenic variety across the full flight.
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Flight Path
Amsterdam to Tokyo is 5,789 miles (9,317 km), a flight of about 13 hours 5 minutes.
Caucasus Mountains, Caspian Sea, Tian Shan range, and the arid Gobi Desert plateau along the Mongolia-China border
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMS
LEFTDeparting Schiphol on the 18-side, the initial climb and turn put Amsterdam's canal ring and the vast IJsselmeer on the left, giving a clear geometric view of the city and Dutch polder landscape before the route turns east.
Landing at HND
RIGHTOn the common south-wind approach into Haneda's 34L/34R runways, the aircraft crosses Tokyo Bay from the south, giving right-side passengers a view of the Tokyo skyline along the shoreline and, on clear days, Mount Fuji rising on the horizon to the southwest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Tokyo International (HND)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Tokyo. While the Amsterdam departure favors the left, the long cruise segment over the Caucasus, Caspian Sea, Tian Shan range, and Gobi Desert plus a Mount Fuji-view landing give the right side more sustained scenic variety across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Schiphol on the 18-side, the initial climb and turn put Amsterdam's canal ring and the vast IJsselmeer on the left, giving a clear geometric view of the city and Dutch polder landscape before the route turns east. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring, IJsselmeer lake, Dutch polder fields, North Sea coastline near Hoek van Holland.
What can I see when landing at Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the common south-wind approach into Haneda's 34L/34R runways, the aircraft crosses Tokyo Bay from the south, giving right-side passengers a view of the Tokyo skyline along the shoreline and, on clear days, Mount Fuji rising on the horizon to the southwest. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Tokyo Bay, Odaiba and Rainbow Bridge, Boso Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Tokyo?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Tokyo International (HND) takes about 13 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,789 miles (9,317 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Tokyo flight path pass over?
Caucasus Mountains, Caspian Sea, Tian Shan range, and the arid Gobi Desert plateau along the Mongolia-China border