Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to El Paso. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on both legs: Tokyo's urban-coastal transition during departure and the Franklin Mountains during arrival. The takeoff views are particularly strong from the right.

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 northeast from Narita. You'll see the sprawling urban grid of greater Tokyo and the coastline receding below. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Kanto Plain urban sprawl, Pacific Ocean coastline, Mount Fuji (visible on clear days to the southwest, but better from left on approach).

When landing at El Paso International (ELP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into El Paso. You'll see the Franklin Mountains rising dramatically from the desert floor and the Rio Grande valley cutting through the Chihuahuan Desert landscape. Notable sights include: Franklin Mountains, Rio Grande valley, Chihuahuan Desert, El Paso urban area.

The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to El Paso International (ELP) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.

This transpacific route crosses the North Pacific Ocean for roughly 8-9 hours. Notable geographic features along the path include: the Japanese archipelago and its surrounding waters during initial climb; the Aleutian Islands (Alaska) visible from the north on clear days during the mid-Pacific crossing; the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada ranges visible during descent into the southwestern United States; the Colorado Plateau and high desert regions of Arizona and New Mexico during the final approach phase. Most of the flight crosses open ocean with limited ground visibility.