Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the Philippine Sea and East China Sea, the left side also offers occasional views of the Philippine archipelago's eastern islands and later the Ryukyu island chain including Okinawa as distant landmasses on the horizon, while the right side faces open Pacific Ocean for most of the journey.
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Flight Path
Denpasar to Tokyo is 3,487 miles (5,611 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
The route tracks north-northeast over the Flores Sea and Banda Sea, then crosses the Philippine Sea east of the Philippines. The Ryukyu island chain including Okinawa appears on the left side roughly two hours before landing. The route passes east of Taiwan and over the East China Sea before crossing the Japanese coast near the Kii Peninsula or Tokai region depending on routing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DPS
LEFTNgurah Rai Airport's primary departure runway (Runway 09) heads east over the Badung Strait, and a left-side seat gives you a clear view back over Denpasar city and the Bukit Peninsula as you climb. You'll also catch the southern Bali coastline including Kuta and Seminyak beaches laid out below before the aircraft turns north.
Landing at NRT
LEFTNarita Airport primarily uses Runway 34L/34R for northward landings, meaning the approach comes from the south over the Boso Peninsula and Tokyo Bay. A left-side seat on final approach gives you a view across Tokyo Bay toward the city skyline, with the dense urban sprawl of greater Tokyo visible to the west. The right side faces mostly rural Chiba farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Tokyo. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the Philippine Sea and East China Sea, the left side also offers occasional views of the Philippine archipelago's eastern islands and later the Ryukyu island chain including Okinawa as distant landmasses on the horizon, while the right side faces open Pacific Ocean for most of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ngurah Rai Airport's primary departure runway (Runway 09) heads east over the Badung Strait, and a left-side seat gives you a clear view back over Denpasar city and the Bukit Peninsula as you climb. You'll also catch the southern Bali coastline including Kuta and Seminyak beaches laid out below before the aircraft turns north. Notable sights include: Bukit Peninsula and Uluwatu cliffs to the south, Kuta and Seminyak beach strip, Denpasar urban grid, Badung Strait opening to the Indian Ocean.
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 primarily uses Runway 34L/34R for northward landings, meaning the approach comes from the south over the Boso Peninsula and Tokyo Bay. A left-side seat on final approach gives you a view across Tokyo Bay toward the city skyline, with the dense urban sprawl of greater Tokyo visible to the west. The right side faces mostly rural Chiba farmland. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay and its reclaimed waterfront, greater Tokyo urban skyline on the western horizon, Chiba city and port facilities, Boso Peninsula coastline.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Tokyo?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,487 miles (5,611 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denpasar to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The route tracks north-northeast over the Flores Sea and Banda Sea, then crosses the Philippine Sea east of the Philippines. The Ryukyu island chain including Okinawa appears on the left side roughly two hours before landing. The route passes east of Taiwan and over the East China Sea before crossing the Japanese coast near the Kii Peninsula or Tokai region depending on routing.