Seeing Mount Haku from a plane
One of Japan's three holy mountains, alongside Fuji and Tateyama, at about 8,900 ft. Look for a broad, snow-streaked summit rising above the Hokuriku coast.
5 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Seoul: sit on the right, 35 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul to Tokyo | Right | 65 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Hiroshima | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 27 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Fukuoka | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 29 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Nagasaki | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 29 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Seoul | Right | 35 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 Haku from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Haku 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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