About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Right for takeoff, Left for landing side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Tokyo. This transpacific route offers distinct scenic opportunities at each end. Takeoff from Puerto Vallarta favors the right side for coastal and mountain views; landing at Narita favors the left side for Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay. No single side dominates the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International in Puerto Vallarta?
During takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Pacific coastline and the Sierra Madre Occidental as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The left side faces inland terrain with less dramatic visual interest during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Banderas Bay (immediate offshore), Pacific Ocean horizon, Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range (inland to the southeast), Nayarit coastal plain.
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. Left-side seats provide views of Tokyo Bay, the Kanto Plain, and Mount Fuji during the descent approach to Narita. The aircraft typically descends from the east over the Pacific, making the left side the optimal viewing position for these landmarks. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji (Fujisan, visible on clear days to the southwest), Tokyo Bay with its distinctive shape, Kanto Plain urban sprawl, Chiba Prefecture coastline.
How long is the flight from Puerto Vallarta to Tokyo?
The flight from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes Approximately 13.5 to 14.5 hours.
What does the Puerto Vallarta to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Pacific Ocean with no significant landmarks visible for roughly 10-11 hours. The aircraft will pass north of Hawaii (typically 200+ miles north of the islands, so not visible). Approaching Japan, the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands may be visible on clear days, but are small and easily missed. The most dramatic visual transition occurs in the final 2-3 hours as the aircraft descends toward the Japanese coast, revealing Mount Fuji, Tokyo Bay, and the Kanto Plain.