Although this ultra-long-haul route is dominated by ocean and remote terrain, the left side captures the more dramatic cruise-phase scenery over the Alaska Range, the Aleutian chain, and the Kamchatka Peninsula, plus a scenic Orlando departure, giving it more terrain variety than the largely featureless Pacific and Bering Sea views on the right.
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Flight Path
Orlando to Tokyo is 7,230 miles (11,635 km), a flight of about 14 hours 45 minutes.
Route passes over central Canada (Hudson Bay area), the Alaska Range near Denali, the Aleutian Islands chain, the Bering Sea, and the Kamchatka Peninsula before descending toward Japan.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORL
LEFTDeparting ORL and turning north toward the great-circle track, the left side gives a good look at downtown Orlando's skyline and the lake-studded terrain of Orange County, including glimpses of the Walt Disney World / Epcot area to the southwest before the climb levels off. The right side over this stretch is mostly featureless central Florida scrubland.
Landing at NRT
RIGHTOn approach into Narita from the northeast, the turn onto final typically puts Tokyo Bay and the far-off Tokyo skyline on the right side, with Mount Fuji's silhouette sometimes visible on the horizon on a clear day. The left side mainly shows the flat Boso Peninsula farmland and the open Pacific coastline near Choshi.
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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. Although this ultra-long-haul route is dominated by ocean and remote terrain, the left side captures the more dramatic cruise-phase scenery over the Alaska Range, the Aleutian chain, and the Kamchatka Peninsula, plus a scenic Orlando departure, giving it more terrain variety than the largely featureless Pacific and Bering Sea views on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Executive in Orlando?
During takeoff from Executive (ORL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ORL and turning north toward the great-circle track, the left side gives a good look at downtown Orlando's skyline and the lake-studded terrain of Orange County, including glimpses of the Walt Disney World / Epcot area to the southwest before the climb levels off. The right side over this stretch is mostly featureless central Florida scrubland. Notable sights include: Downtown Orlando skyline, Lake Eola/Lake Ivanhoe area, Walt Disney World (Epcot geosphere) in the distance, Orange County lake district.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Narita from the northeast, the turn onto final typically puts Tokyo Bay and the far-off Tokyo skyline on the right side, with Mount Fuji's silhouette sometimes visible on the horizon on a clear day. The left side mainly shows the flat Boso Peninsula farmland and the open Pacific coastline near Choshi. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, distant Tokyo skyline, Mount Fuji (visible on clear days), Chiba prefecture rice paddies.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Tokyo?
The flight from Executive (ORL) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes about 14 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,230 miles (11,635 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Orlando to Tokyo flight path pass over?
Route passes over central Canada (Hudson Bay area), the Alaska Range near Denali, the Aleutian Islands chain, the Bering Sea, and the Kamchatka Peninsula before descending toward Japan.