Tel Aviv to Tokyo flight pathTLVNRT

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Flight time11h 35m
Distance5,718
Heading052° → 125°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.0 left·★ 3.5 right

While the takeoff coastal view from the left is pleasant, the right side offers more cumulative scenic value: a chance at distant Mount Fuji on arrival plus better sightlines over Tokyo Bay, edging out the shorter coastal glimpse at departure.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Tel Aviv to Tokyo is 5,718 miles (9,203 km), a flight of about 11 hours 35 minutes.

Caucasus Mountains, Caspian Sea, Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan range, Gobi Desert, Mongolian plateau

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from TLV

LEFT

Departing TLV to the northeast, the initial climb keeps the Mediterranean coastline and Tel Aviv's skyline on the left side of the aircraft, giving a brief but clear coastal city view before the turn inland.

Tel Aviv coastlineMediterranean SeaJaffa old cityYarkon river mouth
TLV Ben GurionHub for El Al, Israir, Arkia
Aerial window seat view during landing at Tokyo (right side) — Tokyo Bay, Chiba coastline, Boso Peninsula, distant Mount Fuji (weather permitting)

Landing at NRT

RIGHT

On approach into Narita from the west or northwest, right-side passengers get views over Tokyo Bay and the Chiba/Boso peninsula lowlands, and on clear days Mount Fuji's cone can appear far to the southwest during the descent.

Tokyo BayChiba coastlineBoso Peninsuladistant Mount Fuji
NRT New Tokyo InternationalHub for Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Zipair Tokyo

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ben Gurion (TLV) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo. While the takeoff coastal view from the left is pleasant, the right side offers more cumulative scenic value: a chance at distant Mount Fuji on arrival plus better sightlines over Tokyo Bay, edging out the shorter coastal glimpse at departure.

What can I see during takeoff from Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv?

During takeoff from Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing TLV to the northeast, the initial climb keeps the Mediterranean coastline and Tel Aviv's skyline on the left side of the aircraft, giving a brief but clear coastal city view before the turn inland. Notable sights include: Tel Aviv coastline, Mediterranean Sea, Jaffa old city, Yarkon river mouth.

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 west or northwest, right-side passengers get views over Tokyo Bay and the Chiba/Boso peninsula lowlands, and on clear days Mount Fuji's cone can appear far to the southwest during the descent. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Chiba coastline, Boso Peninsula, distant Mount Fuji (weather permitting).

How long is the flight from Tel Aviv to Tokyo?

The flight from Ben Gurion (TLV) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes about 11 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,718 miles (9,203 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Tel Aviv to Tokyo flight path pass over?

Caucasus Mountains, Caspian Sea, Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan range, Gobi Desert, Mongolian plateau