Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Sapporo. The left side captures the dramatic Tokyo Bay departure view and, crucially, keeps Mount Fuji in potential view to the southwest during the early climb if visibility allows, plus the Tohoku coastline and mountain ranges of Honshu during the cruise portion of the flight heading northeast.

During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. NRT typically departs northbound on runway 34L/34R, so the left (west) side gives you a clear view over the Kanto Plain toward Tokyo's urban sprawl and Tokyo Bay. You can pick out the dense city grid and the bay's distinctive shape before climbing out over Chiba Prefecture. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Kanto Plain urban grid, Chiba coastal lowlands, Tokyo city center skyline to the west.

When landing at Chitose International Airport (CTS), sit on the Right side for the best views. CTS typically lands on runway 01R/01L from the south, meaning the aircraft approaches from the south-southwest. The right (east) side gives you the best view of the Pacific Ocean coastline and the distinctive Tomakomai lowlands. On clear days you can also see the volcanic peaks of the Hidaka Mountains to the southeast. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean coastline near Tomakomai, Hidaka Mountain Range, Ishikari Bay to the northwest, Lake Utonai wetlands.

The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Chitose International Airport (CTS) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

The flight tracks northeast over the Tohoku region of Honshu, passing over or near the Ou Mountain Range running down the spine of Honshu, the Pacific coastline of Miyagi and Iwate prefectures visible to the right, and the Tsugaru Strait separating Honshu from Hokkaido before descending toward the Chitose plain