Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Hong Kong. While takeoff favors the right with Tokyo Bay views, the left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Hong Kong approach over Lantau's mountains and the Pearl River Delta islands, a more visually rewarding sequence than the featureless Pacific crossing seen from the right for most of the flight.

During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing NRT to the south/southwest, right-side passengers get a view over Tokyo Bay and the Boso Peninsula coastline before the route turns out over the Pacific. Left side initially faces inland Chiba farmland with less definition. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Boso Peninsula coastline, Chiba industrial waterfront.

When landing at Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into HKG from the northeast, the approach typically swings over the Pearl River Delta and the mountainous islands of Hong Kong's New Territories, giving left-side passengers views of Lantau Island's peaks and the harbor skyline. Right side mostly sees open water of the South China Sea until very late. Notable sights include: Lantau Island peaks, Pearl River Delta islands, Hong Kong Victoria Harbour skyline, Tsing Ma Bridge area.

The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes 5h 05m.

The flight crosses the open East China Sea and Pacific approaches to Taiwan's eastern waters, with mostly featureless ocean for the multi-hour cruise portion between Japan and the South China coast.