This in-depth 4K video captures the entire journey on Japan Airlines (JAL) Flight 503 from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) to Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport (CTS), filmed from the left side of a Boeing 767-346 (Aircraft JA611J). The flight takes place in beautiful May, providing crisp views of Japan’s changing spring landscape. Starting with the door closing, viewers are offered an uninterrupted look at all stages of the journey up until arrival at the terminal.

Key moments are timestamped throughout the video, allowing viewers to follow every phase in detail: pushback, taxiing, and a dramatic takeoff from Haneda’s D Runway. Shortly after departure, the video offers impressive aerial views of local landmarks, such as Tokyo Disneyland, the Tokyo Gaikan Expressway near Matsudo, and even a distant glimpse of Mount Fuji. Flying north, the plane passes over famous sights like Lake Inawashiro, Yonezawa City, Yamagata City, Mount Chokai, Lake Tazawa, and Aomori Airport. Each of these spots represents notable destinations in the Tohoku region, many offering nature, hot springs, and historical sites.

As the flight approaches Hokkaido, you’ll see scenic areas including Esan near Hakodate, the industrial city of Tomakomai, Tomakomai Station, and Lake Utonai. The flight concludes with a smooth landing at New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido’s main international gateway. Altitude and speed indicators are overlaid throughout the journey, although the description notes there may be occasional signal interruptions. Aviation fans will appreciate close-up moments like the sight of another ANA (All Nippon Airways) aircraft taking off as the JAL flight taxis to its gate.

This documentation is perfect for aviation enthusiasts, travelers curious about air routes in Japan, or anyone planning a trip between Tokyo and Hokkaido. Haneda and New Chitose are among Japan’s busiest domestic airports, with New Chitose serving as a starting point for exploring Sapporo and other Hokkaido attractions like Lake Shikotsu, Noboribetsu Onsen, and the vast countryside.