About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Executive (ORL) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Tokyo. Left side wins both the departure over central Florida's lake district and Disney complex and the arrival with Tokyo Bay and the metropolitan skyline. Across the Pacific the left side also tracks closer to the Aleutian Islands arc and the Kamchatka Peninsula coastline during the great circle routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Executive in Orlando?
During takeoff from Executive (ORL), sit on the Left side for the best views. ORL's primary runway 07/25 means westbound departures head roughly west, putting the left (south) side toward downtown Orlando, Walt Disney World, and the chain of lakes that define central Florida. The right side faces suburban sprawl with fewer landmarks. Notable sights include: Downtown Orlando skyline, Walt Disney World resort complex, Lake Apopka, chain of central Florida lakes.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. NRT's runways 16/34 mean northbound arrivals on runway 34 approach from the south over the Boso Peninsula and Tokyo Bay. The left (west) side gives views across Tokyo Bay toward the Tokyo metropolitan skyline, with Mount Fuji visible on clear days far to the southwest. The right side faces the Pacific Ocean and the flat Chiba coastline. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Tokyo metropolitan skyline, Mount Fuji (on clear days, distant southwest), Chiba urban coastline.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Tokyo?
The flight from Executive (ORL) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes Approximately 14-15 hours.
What does the Orlando to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The great circle route from Orlando to Tokyo arcs far north over the continental United States, crossing the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest coast near Seattle or Vancouver, then tracking across the North Pacific over the Aleutian Islands chain and the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia before descending toward Honshu. Mid-flight passengers may see the volcanic peaks of the Aleutians and the rugged snow-covered Kamchatka coastline on clear days.