The right side wins because it captures the only real terrain interest on this short hop — the Tokyo skyline on departure and the Nagoya urban area with Ise Bay on arrival — while the left side faces mostly featureless coastal plain and ocean.
Flown NRT to NGO? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Tokyo to Nagoya is 212 miles (341 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Pacific coastline near Suruga Bay, Izu Peninsula foothills, and the eastern edge of the Japanese Alps visible in the distance on clear days
Great circle distance and headings ›
Phase by phase
Takeoff from NRT
RIGHTAs the aircraft climbs out of Narita and turns southwest toward Nagoya, the right side offers views back toward the Tokyo metropolitan sprawl and, further along, the Tanzawa mountains rising ahead. The left side mostly shows flat Chiba farmland and open ocean with little definition.
Landing at NGO
RIGHTOn approach into Centrair, the aircraft typically crosses Ise Bay, and the right side offers a clear view of the Nagoya skyline and the bay's shoreline before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mostly faces open water with little visual interest.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Nagoya. The right side wins because it captures the only real terrain interest on this short hop — the Tokyo skyline on departure and the Nagoya urban area with Ise Bay on arrival — while the left side faces mostly featureless coastal plain and ocean.
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. As the aircraft climbs out of Narita and turns southwest toward Nagoya, the right side offers views back toward the Tokyo metropolitan sprawl and, further along, the Tanzawa mountains rising ahead. The left side mostly shows flat Chiba farmland and open ocean with little definition. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Tokyo skyline (distant), Tanzawa mountains.
What can I see when landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya?
When landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Centrair, the aircraft typically crosses Ise Bay, and the right side offers a clear view of the Nagoya skyline and the bay's shoreline before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mostly faces open water with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Ise Bay, Nagoya skyline, Chita Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Nagoya?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 212 miles (341 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tokyo to Nagoya flight path pass over?
Pacific coastline near Suruga Bay, Izu Peninsula foothills, and the eastern edge of the Japanese Alps visible in the distance on clear days