Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sydney to Tokyo. While the takeoff from Bankstown favours the right, the landing into Tokyo is significantly more scenic from the left, with Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay views outweighing the Blue Mountains departure. Left-side seats capture the most memorable portion of this long-haul route.

During takeoff from Sydney Bankstown (BWU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Blue Mountains and the Nepean River valley as you climb out westward from Bankstown. The escarpment and river gorges are dramatic and clearly visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Blue Mountains (western escarpment), Nepean River valley, Hawkesbury River system, Sydney metropolitan sprawl to the east.

When landing at Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into Tokyo. You'll see Mount Fuji (weather permitting) on the western horizon, followed by the Kanto Plain's patchwork of agricultural fields and the Edogawa River delta as you approach from the south. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji (distant western horizon), Kanto Plain agricultural grid, Edogawa River delta and Tokyo Bay, Chiba Peninsula coastline.

The flight from Sydney Bankstown (BWU) to Tokyo International (HND) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Tasman Sea (no landmarks visible for roughly 2,000 km), then approaches the New Zealand North Island from the southwest. The Taranaki region and Mount Taranaki may be visible on clear days during the southern leg. The route then continues north-northwest over the Pacific, eventually approaching Japan from the south. The Izu Islands (small volcanic islands south of Tokyo) may be visible during final descent on clear days, appearing as small dark specks in the ocean before the Kanto Plain becomes dominant.