About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Dallas Love Fld (DAL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Dallas. Right-side seats deliver superior scenery on both departure and arrival. The takeoff climb over Tokyo Bay and the landing approach over the Trinity River and Dallas skyline both favor the right side of the aircraft.
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. Right-side seats offer views of Tokyo Bay and the Kanto Plain as the aircraft climbs eastward over water before turning north. You'll see the urban sprawl of greater Tokyo receding below, with Mount Fuji potentially visible to the west on clear days. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Kanto Plain urban grid, Mount Fuji (western horizon), Pacific coastline.
What can I see when landing at Dallas Love Fld in Dallas?
When landing at Dallas Love Fld (DAL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Dallas Love Field. You'll see the Trinity River, downtown Dallas skyline, and the surrounding Texas prairie with its distinctive flat terrain and grid-pattern roads. Notable sights include: Trinity River, downtown Dallas skyline, Texas prairie and grid roads, White Rock Lake.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Dallas?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Dallas Love Fld (DAL) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.
What does the Tokyo to Dallas flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Pacific Ocean for roughly 5,000 miles. Notable features include the Aleutian Islands (far north of typical routing), the North American coastline near British Columbia or Alaska, the Rocky Mountains (visible from cruising altitude as a distant ridge), and the Great Plains of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado before descending into Texas. Most of the Pacific crossing offers open ocean with no significant landmarks visible from cruise altitude.