Right-side seats deliver the most compelling views: Mount Fuji and the Kanto Plain during departure are visually iconic, and the westbound flight path over Russia and northern Europe offers continuous mountain and landscape interest on the right side during the long cruise phase.
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Flight Path
Tokyo to London is 5,946 miles (9,569 km), a flight of about 11 hours 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Kamchatka Peninsula (volcanic peaks and coastline), the Bering Sea, Alaska's Aleutian Islands, the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland's ice sheet and fjords, and the Norwegian Sea before descending into the UK. Right-side passengers see the Kamchatka volcanoes and Greenland's glaciated terrain most prominently.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NRT
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Mount Fuji and the Kanto Plain during the initial climb-out from Narita. The aircraft departs eastward over Tokyo Bay before turning northwest, so right-side passengers see the iconic volcanic cone and surrounding terrain clearly in the first 15-20 minutes of flight.
Landing at LCY
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Thames estuary, London's urban sprawl, and the approach path into City Airport. As the aircraft descends over southeast England, left-side passengers see the river's distinctive meanders and the city's eastern districts clearly before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to London. Right-side seats deliver the most compelling views: Mount Fuji and the Kanto Plain during departure are visually iconic, and the westbound flight path over Russia and northern Europe offers continuous mountain and landscape interest on the right side during the long cruise phase.
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 Mount Fuji and the Kanto Plain during the initial climb-out from Narita. The aircraft departs eastward over Tokyo Bay before turning northwest, so right-side passengers see the iconic volcanic cone and surrounding terrain clearly in the first 15-20 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji (3,776m), Kanto Plain, Tokyo Bay, Izu Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Thames estuary, London's urban sprawl, and the approach path into City Airport. As the aircraft descends over southeast England, left-side passengers see the river's distinctive meanders and the city's eastern districts clearly before touchdown. Notable sights include: Thames estuary and meanders, Greater London urban area, North Sea coast (distant), Essex countryside.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to London?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to City (LCY) takes about 11 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,946 miles (9,569 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tokyo to London flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Kamchatka Peninsula (volcanic peaks and coastline), the Bering Sea, Alaska's Aleutian Islands, the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland's ice sheet and fjords, and the Norwegian Sea before descending into the UK. Right-side passengers see the Kamchatka volcanoes and Greenland's glaciated terrain most prominently.