HND to ITM: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Tokyo (HND) to Osaka (ITM) is a 404 km (251 mi), roughly 0h 59m westbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime HND to ITM departures the sun favors the left side — sit on the right (a window on the right) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Left | Left | Night |
| June solstice | Left | Left | Right |
| September equinox | Left | Left | Night |
| December solstice | Left | Left | Night |
What you’ll see on this flight
Views are split, so they do not decide the seat. Pick the right side for shade.
This route is mostly about shade, not scenery. The right side is the shady side, so it’s the better pick if you want less glare. Views don’t clearly favor one side.
Takeoff
On departure, the right side looks over Tokyo, Chiba, Funabashi, Saitama, and Hachiōji-shi in the first few minutes, depending on the runway in use. If you sit right, you’ll also keep the sun off that side of the cabin.
En route
- 13m in← LeftIzu Peninsula
About 13 minutes in, the Izu Peninsula comes up on the left as a long coastal shape.
- 14m in← LeftMount Fuji · passes underneath
A minute later, Mount Fuji is left side and nearly under you, so it flashes by fast and steeply.
- 20m in← LeftShizuoka
Around 20 minutes in, Shizuoka sits to the left as the flight keeps moving west.
- 34m inRight →Japanese Alps
About 34 minutes in, the Japanese Alps are off the right side as a broad mountain line.
- 36m in← LeftToyota · passes underneath
Near 36 minutes in, Toyota is almost directly below on the left, so it passes very quickly.
Landing
On approach, Kyoto shows on the right around 54 minutes in, while Nara, Kobe, Awaji Island, and the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge sit to the left, depending on the runway in use. By then, the right side still has the better shade.
Sides and timings are computed from this route’s geometry. What you actually see depends on weather, air-traffic routing, and the runway in use on the day.
Frequently asked
Which side of the plane avoids the sun from HND to ITM?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the left side of the aircraft, so the right side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose the highest window letter (F on narrowbodies, K on many widebodies).
Which side has the sunset views on HND to ITM flights?
For sunset views, flip the advice: on evening departures the sun sits on the right side of this route, so that is the side with the show.
How long is the flight from HND to ITM?
The great-circle distance is 404 km (251 mi), which works out to roughly 0h 59m in the air on this westbound routing. Winds and routing move the real block time around that estimate.
Does the date or departure time change the answer?
Yes — that is why the table shows both. The sun's path shifts with the season, and a morning departure can put the glare on the opposite side compared to an evening one. For a specific flight, the calculator samples the sun along the whole route for your exact date and time.
Which side of the plane has the better view on HND to ITM?
Neither side clearly wins on views. This route is visually mixed, so the better choice is the right side for shade.
What can I see near Mount Fuji on HND to ITM?
Mount Fuji appears on the left about 14 minutes in. It is nearly overhead, so it passes quickly and at a steep angle.