About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brisbane International (BNE) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Tokyo. While the right side wins at takeoff for Brisbane city views, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff at landing with Tokyo Bay and the chance to spot Mount Fuji. Over the open Pacific cruise, neither side has a significant advantage, but the left side also tracks the Japanese coastline during descent, offering more visual interest in the final hour.
What can I see during takeoff from Brisbane International in Brisbane?
During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Brisbane Airport's primary departure runway 01 sends aircraft northward over Moreton Bay. The right side gives you the Brisbane CBD skyline, Story Bridge, and the winding Brisbane River snaking through the suburbs before the view opens up over the bay. Notable sights include: Brisbane CBD and Story Bridge, Moreton Bay and its islands, Brisbane River meanders through inner suburbs, Moreton Island sand dunes.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Narita Airport's primary approach on runway 34L brings aircraft in from the south over the Chiba Peninsula. The left side faces west toward Tokyo Bay, the Tokyo metropolitan sprawl, and on clear days Mount Fuji rising above the Kanto Plain roughly 100km to the southwest — a distant but unmistakable cone on the horizon. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay and its reclaimed land, Tokyo metropolitan area sprawl, Mount Fuji on the distant southwestern horizon, Chiba industrial port facilities.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Tokyo?
The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Brisbane to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Coral Sea northeast of Queensland, then tracks over the open western Pacific Ocean passing east of New Caledonia and Vanuatu. The flight crosses the Tropic of Capricorn early in the journey and passes near the Marshall Islands region at cruise altitude. The final approach crosses the Japanese archipelago over Honshu's Pacific coastline, with the Boso Peninsula and Kanto Plain visible during descent into Narita.