Tokyo to London flight pathNRTLHR

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Flight time12h 35m
Distance5,960
Heading337° → 211°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.0 left·★ 3.0 right

While the Fuji departure is a strong highlight, the right side benefits from both a scenic Siberian mountain crossing potential and the more consistently spectacular London arrival sequence over the Thames and city skyline, giving it a slight edge for the full journey.

Takeoff · NRTLEFTTokyo Bay, Tokyo/Chiba cityscape, Mount Fuji
Landing · LHRRIGHTRiver Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye and Houses of Parliament

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Western Siberian Plain, Ural Mountains, Baltic Sea coastline near Scandinavia

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Tokyo (left side) — Tokyo Bay, Tokyo/Chiba cityscape, Mount Fuji, Boso Peninsula coastline

Takeoff from NRT

LEFT

Departures from Narita heading toward Europe typically climb out over Chiba and turn west across the Tokyo area, giving left-side passengers a good look at Tokyo Bay, the dense Tokyo/Chiba urban sprawl, and on clear days the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji to the southwest.

Tokyo BayTokyo/Chiba cityscapeMount FujiBoso Peninsula coastline
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (right side) — River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye and Houses of Parliament, Heathrow's parallel runways

Landing at LHR

RIGHT

Westerly arrivals into Heathrow commonly track in from the east along a path just south of central London before turning onto final approach for 27L/27R, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view north across the Thames and the City/Canary Wharf skyline before the runway threshold.

River ThamesCanary Wharf towersLondon Eye and Houses of ParliamentHeathrow's parallel runways

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Heathrow (LHR)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to London. While the Fuji departure is a strong highlight, the right side benefits from both a scenic Siberian mountain crossing potential and the more consistently spectacular London arrival sequence over the Thames and city skyline, giving it a slight edge for the full journey.

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. Departures from Narita heading toward Europe typically climb out over Chiba and turn west across the Tokyo area, giving left-side passengers a good look at Tokyo Bay, the dense Tokyo/Chiba urban sprawl, and on clear days the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji to the southwest. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Tokyo/Chiba cityscape, Mount Fuji, Boso Peninsula coastline.

What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Westerly arrivals into Heathrow commonly track in from the east along a path just south of central London before turning onto final approach for 27L/27R, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view north across the Thames and the City/Canary Wharf skyline before the runway threshold. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye and Houses of Parliament, Heathrow's parallel runways.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to London?

The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 12h 35m.

What does the Tokyo to London flight path pass over?

Western Siberian Plain, Ural Mountains, Baltic Sea coastline near Scandinavia