About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Danang International (DAD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Danang. The right side delivers the dramatic Mount Fuji view on departure and tracks the Chinese coastline and South China Sea approaches during cruise. While the left side wins at landing for the Da Nang beach views, the right side's Fuji sighting and better coastal views during the southward flight path over the East China Sea give it the edge overall.
What can I see during takeoff from New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. NRT typically departs on runway 16R/34L or 16L/34R. Southbound departures on runway 16 head toward Tokyo Bay, and the right side gives you a clear view of the bay, the Tokyo metropolitan sprawl, and on clear days Mount Fuji to the southwest. The left side faces inland toward Chiba's flat agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Mount Fuji (distant, southwest), Tokyo metropolitan skyline, Chiba coastal lowlands.
What can I see when landing at Danang International in Danang?
When landing at Danang International (DAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Da Nang airport sits just west of the city and beach coastline. Runway 17/35 is the primary runway, and aircraft approaching from the north on runway 35 track southward with the left side facing east toward the South China Sea, My Khe Beach, and the Da Nang city waterfront. The right side faces inland toward the Annamite Mountains. Notable sights include: My Khe Beach and Da Nang coastline, Han River mouth, Son Tra Peninsula, South China Sea.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Danang?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Danang International (DAD) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Tokyo to Danang flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over the East China Sea, passing west of Okinawa and the Ryukyu island chain, then crosses the South China Sea. The Taiwan Strait and southern Chinese coastline near Fujian and Guangdong provinces are visible to the right side during cruise. The Paracel Islands area is overflown in the final descent phase. The Annamite Mountain Range (Truong Son Range) is visible to the west on approach into Da Nang.