About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Perth International (PER) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Tokyo. The right side wins at takeoff but the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff at landing with Tokyo Bay and the chance of seeing Fuji. Across the cruise, the left side also tracks closer to the Australian coastline departing and later the Philippine Sea and Ryukyu Islands chain. On balance, left is the stronger seat for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Perth International in Perth?
During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Perth Airport typically departs northward on runway 03, so the right (east) side gives you the Swan River snaking through the city, the Perth CBD skyline, and Kings Park on the escarpment above the river. The left side faces west toward flat suburban sprawl and eventually the Indian Ocean coastline, which is less interesting. Notable sights include: Swan River and its bends through the metro area, Perth CBD towers, Kings Park on the ridge, Darling Scarp escarpment to the east.
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. Narita typically lands on runway 34L/34R from the north, meaning the aircraft approaches from the north-northeast over the Kanto Plain. The left (west) side gives you views of the greater Tokyo metropolitan sprawl, Tokyo Bay, and on clear days Mount Fuji as a snow-capped cone on the far southwestern horizon. The right side faces east toward the Pacific and the flat Chiba farmland. Notable sights include: Tokyo metropolitan area and bay, Mount Fuji on the southwestern horizon (clear days), Tokyo Bay and its reclaimed land, Chiba urban corridor below.
How long is the flight from Perth to Tokyo?
The flight from Perth International (PER) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Perth to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast over the Timor Sea and passes near or over the Indonesian archipelago including Timor and the Banda Sea, then crosses the Philippine Sea. The Ryukyu Islands chain (Okinawa and surrounding islands) appears as scattered green dots in blue water roughly 2 hours before landing. No significant mountain ranges are crossed at cruise altitude — the terrain below is predominantly ocean with island chains.