The right side edges ahead thanks to the Frankfurt skyline glimpse on departure, a chance at seeing the Ural foothills and Lake Baikal's basin during the Siberian crossing, and the Mount Fuji view on final approach — none of which are matched by the largely flat, featureless scenery on the left.
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Flight Path
Frankfurt to Tokyo is 5,821 miles (9,367 km), a flight of about 10 hours 55 minutes.
Ural Mountains foothills, Siberian taiga, Lake Baikal basin, Mongolian steppe and Gobi Desert margins
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FRA
RIGHTDeparting FRA in the typical westerly configuration, the aircraft climbs out and turns onto its eastbound routing, giving right-side passengers a brief look back at the Rhine-Main urban sprawl and the wooded hills of the Taunus before leveling off toward Poland. Left side shows mostly flat Hessian farmland with little definition.
Landing at NRT
RIGHTOn the descent into Narita, flights arriving from the northwest typically pass south of Tokyo Bay before turning onto final approach, putting Mount Fuji's snow-capped cone into view on the right side on clear days, along with the sprawling Kanto Plain and Chiba's patchwork farmland. The left side mostly shows featureless plains until the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Tokyo. The right side edges ahead thanks to the Frankfurt skyline glimpse on departure, a chance at seeing the Ural foothills and Lake Baikal's basin during the Siberian crossing, and the Mount Fuji view on final approach — none of which are matched by the largely flat, featureless scenery on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing FRA in the typical westerly configuration, the aircraft climbs out and turns onto its eastbound routing, giving right-side passengers a brief look back at the Rhine-Main urban sprawl and the wooded hills of the Taunus before leveling off toward Poland. Left side shows mostly flat Hessian farmland with little definition. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline and Main River, Taunus hills, Rhine-Main urban area.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Narita, flights arriving from the northwest typically pass south of Tokyo Bay before turning onto final approach, putting Mount Fuji's snow-capped cone into view on the right side on clear days, along with the sprawling Kanto Plain and Chiba's patchwork farmland. The left side mostly shows featureless plains until the runway. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Tokyo Bay, Kanto Plain farmland, Chiba coastline.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes about 10 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,821 miles (9,367 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Frankfurt to Tokyo flight path pass over?
Ural Mountains foothills, Siberian taiga, Lake Baikal basin, Mongolian steppe and Gobi Desert margins