The right side delivers the Seto Inland Sea's island scenery at takeoff and a rare close view of Mt. Fuji plus Tokyo Bay during descent, giving this short flight much more visual variety than the mountainous but less distinctive left-side views.
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Flight Path
Hiroshima to Tokyo is 432 miles (695 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Osaka Bay, Lake Biwa, and the distant Japan Alps are passed near the flight's midpoint before the descent toward Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Bay.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HIJ
RIGHTDeparting HIJ to the east, the right side looks south over Hiroshima Bay and the Seto Inland Sea, with its scattered islands and shipping channels. The left side only shows the inland Chugoku mountains, which are scenic but less distinctive than the island-studded sea.
Landing at NRT
RIGHTAs the flight descends toward Narita, the route passes close enough to Mt. Fuji that its snow-capped cone is visible to the south, a rare highlight on a short domestic hop. The approach also reveals Tokyo Bay and the green patchwork of Chiba's farmland on the same side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hiroshima to Tokyo. The right side delivers the Seto Inland Sea's island scenery at takeoff and a rare close view of Mt. Fuji plus Tokyo Bay during descent, giving this short flight much more visual variety than the mountainous but less distinctive left-side views.
What can I see during takeoff from Hiroshima in Hiroshima?
During takeoff from Hiroshima (HIJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HIJ to the east, the right side looks south over Hiroshima Bay and the Seto Inland Sea, with its scattered islands and shipping channels. The left side only shows the inland Chugoku mountains, which are scenic but less distinctive than the island-studded sea. Notable sights include: Hiroshima Bay, Seto Inland Sea islands, Kure harbor, Etajima island.
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. As the flight descends toward Narita, the route passes close enough to Mt. Fuji that its snow-capped cone is visible to the south, a rare highlight on a short domestic hop. The approach also reveals Tokyo Bay and the green patchwork of Chiba's farmland on the same side. Notable sights include: Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Bay, Boso Peninsula, Chiba rice fields.
How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Tokyo?
The flight from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 432 miles (695 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Hiroshima to Tokyo flight path pass over?
Osaka Bay, Lake Biwa, and the distant Japan Alps are passed near the flight's midpoint before the descent toward Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Bay.