The right side edges ahead thanks to the strong Manhattan/harbor departure view balancing an otherwise long, terrain-light cruise, while the left side's advantage is concentrated mainly in the Fuji view near landing.
Flight Path
Northern Quebec and Hudson Bay coastline, Canadian Arctic tundra, Alaska's coastal mountains, Bering Sea, Kamchatka Peninsula's volcanic ridgeline, and the Sea of Okhotsk before descent into Honshu
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR toward the northeast before curving north/northwest onto the polar-ish routing to Japan puts Manhattan and New York Harbor across the right side windows during the turn. It's a strong, iconic urban view to open the long flight.
Landing at NRT
LEFTOn the descent into Narita from the northeast, the approach path curves the aircraft south of Tokyo before turning back for final approach, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Mount Fuji's snow-capped cone rising above the Kanto plain, along with glimpses of Tokyo Bay.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Tokyo. The right side edges ahead thanks to the strong Manhattan/harbor departure view balancing an otherwise long, terrain-light cruise, while the left side's advantage is concentrated mainly in the Fuji view near landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing EWR toward the northeast before curving north/northwest onto the polar-ish routing to Japan puts Manhattan and New York Harbor across the right side windows during the turn. It's a strong, iconic urban view to open the long flight. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, Hudson River mouth.
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. On the descent into Narita from the northeast, the approach path curves the aircraft south of Tokyo before turning back for final approach, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Mount Fuji's snow-capped cone rising above the Kanto plain, along with glimpses of Tokyo Bay. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Tokyo Bay, Boso Peninsula, Kanto plain farmland.
How long is the flight from Newark to Tokyo?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes 13h 50m.
What does the Newark to Tokyo flight path pass over?
Northern Quebec and Hudson Bay coastline, Canadian Arctic tundra, Alaska's coastal mountains, Bering Sea, Kamchatka Peninsula's volcanic ridgeline, and the Sea of Okhotsk before descent into Honshu