Left side wins at both ends of the flight — the Pyrenees on departure and Tokyo Bay plus the city skyline on arrival. During the cruise over Central Asia and China, the left side also tends to face slightly more toward notable terrain including parts of the Tibetan Plateau's northern edge depending on exact routing.
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Flight Path
Toulouse to Tokyo is 6,374 miles (10,258 km), a flight of about 13 hours 30 minutes.
The great-circle route from Toulouse to Tokyo passes over the Alps near the Italian border, then across northern Italy or Austria, continuing over Ukraine or southern Russia, then across Kazakhstan and the southern Siberian steppe, skirting north of the Tibetan Plateau, crossing northern China over Inner Mongolia and the Gobi Desert margins, then descending over the Korean Peninsula or Yellow Sea before crossing into Japanese airspace over Kyushu or the Kii Peninsula
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TLS
LEFTToulouse-Blagnac typically departs eastward on runway 32L/14R or uses runway 14 heading southeast. A left-side seat gives you a clear view south toward the Pyrenees as you climb out, with the snow-capped ridge visible on clear days. The city of Toulouse and the Garonne river are also briefly visible below.
Landing at HND
LEFTHND runway 34L/34R approaches come in from the south over Tokyo Bay, and a left-side seat gives you the best view of the Tokyo skyline, including the distinctive Tokyo Tower and the urban density of central Tokyo, as you descend over the bay. The right side faces mostly open water and the Yokohama waterfront.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Blagnac (TLS) to Tokyo International (HND)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toulouse to Tokyo. Left side wins at both ends of the flight — the Pyrenees on departure and Tokyo Bay plus the city skyline on arrival. During the cruise over Central Asia and China, the left side also tends to face slightly more toward notable terrain including parts of the Tibetan Plateau's northern edge depending on exact routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Blagnac in Toulouse?
During takeoff from Blagnac (TLS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Toulouse-Blagnac typically departs eastward on runway 32L/14R or uses runway 14 heading southeast. A left-side seat gives you a clear view south toward the Pyrenees as you climb out, with the snow-capped ridge visible on clear days. The city of Toulouse and the Garonne river are also briefly visible below. Notable sights include: Pyrenees mountain range to the south, Garonne river snaking through Toulouse, Canal du Midi corridor heading east, Toulouse city center and its terracotta rooftops.
What can I see when landing at Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Left side for the best views. HND runway 34L/34R approaches come in from the south over Tokyo Bay, and a left-side seat gives you the best view of the Tokyo skyline, including the distinctive Tokyo Tower and the urban density of central Tokyo, as you descend over the bay. The right side faces mostly open water and the Yokohama waterfront. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay and its reclaimed land, central Tokyo skyline with Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba waterfront, Yokohama port and bay to the southwest.
How long is the flight from Toulouse to Tokyo?
The flight from Blagnac (TLS) to Tokyo International (HND) takes about 13 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,374 miles (10,258 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toulouse to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The great-circle route from Toulouse to Tokyo passes over the Alps near the Italian border, then across northern Italy or Austria, continuing over Ukraine or southern Russia, then across Kazakhstan and the southern Siberian steppe, skirting north of the Tibetan Plateau, crossing northern China over Inner Mongolia and the Gobi Desert margins, then descending over the Korean Peninsula or Yellow Sea before crossing into Japanese airspace over Kyushu or the Kii Peninsula