The left side wins on both ends of the flight — Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Bay at departure, and the Manhattan skyline with the Hudson River corridor on arrival — while the right side is dominated by featureless Pacific and Canadian tundra during cruise.
Flight Path
Kamchatka Peninsula, Bering Sea, southern Alaska coastline near Anchorage, and the vast boreal forests and lakes of northern Canada
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NRT
LEFTDeparting NRT to the north before turning east, the left side offers a chance to see Tokyo Bay, the Boso Peninsula coastline, and on clear days the silhouette of Mt. Fuji to the southwest. The right side over Chiba's flatlands is comparatively featureless.
Landing at EWR
LEFTArrivals into EWR from the north often track down the Hudson corridor before turning onto final for runway 22, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Newark Bay on the left side of the aircraft. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and highways.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Newark. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Bay at departure, and the Manhattan skyline with the Hudson River corridor on arrival — while the right side is dominated by featureless Pacific and Canadian tundra during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing NRT to the north before turning east, the left side offers a chance to see Tokyo Bay, the Boso Peninsula coastline, and on clear days the silhouette of Mt. Fuji to the southwest. The right side over Chiba's flatlands is comparatively featureless. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Boso Peninsula coastline, Mt. Fuji (distant), Narita farmland.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into EWR from the north often track down the Hudson corridor before turning onto final for runway 22, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Newark Bay on the left side of the aircraft. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and highways. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Newark?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes 13h 30m.
What does the Tokyo to Newark flight path pass over?
Kamchatka Peninsula, Bering Sea, southern Alaska coastline near Anchorage, and the vast boreal forests and lakes of northern Canada