Seeing Mount Chōkai from a plane
Called Dewa Fuji, at about 7,340 ft it rises straight from the Sea of Japan coast. Look for a big cone with snow lingering into summer, standing alone above the shore.
2 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Sapporo: sit on the left, 29 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Seoul | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 655 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Sapporo | Left | 29 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mount Chōkai from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Chōkai from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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