Discover Japan from above on a scenic domestic flight from Tokyo Haneda to Osaka Itami. Fly past the iconic Mount Fuji, explore Japan’s busy airspace, and experience a realistic IFR flight aboard an ANA Boeing 737-800, planned with XPFlightPlanner.
This week, our XPFlightPlanner Flight Plan of the Week takes us to Japan! 🇯🇵
After exploring Europe, Oceania, and the American Southwest, we’re heading to East Asia for a classic Japanese domestic airline flight.
Our journey begins at Tokyo Haneda Airport (RJTT) and takes us west to Osaka Itami Airport (RJOO), aboard an All Nippon Airways (ANA) Boeing 737-800.
Although the flight lasts just over an hour, it offers a fascinating combination of busy airport operations, modern IFR navigation, spectacular mountain scenery, and an approach into one of Japan’s largest urban areas.
And there’s a special highlight along the way: the possibility of seeing Mount Fuji, Japan’s most iconic mountain, rising above the surrounding landscape.
Flight Details
| Parameter | Flight Information |
|---|---|
| Departure | Tokyo Haneda Airport (RJTT) |
| Destination | Osaka Itami Airport (RJOO) |
| Airline | All Nippon Airways (ANA) |
| Aircraft | Boeing 737-800 (B738) |
| Flight rules | IFR |
| Flight date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Departure | 10:00 JST (01:00 UTC) |
| Estimated arrival | 11:10 JST (02:10 UTC) |
| Estimated flight time | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Region | Japan |
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Departure: Tokyo Haneda Airport (RJTT)
Our adventure begins at Tokyo Haneda Airport, officially known as Tokyo International Airport.
Located along Tokyo Bay, Haneda is one of Japan’s busiest aviation hubs and a major base for ANA’s domestic operations.
With its four runways, extensive taxiway network, and complex airspace, Haneda provides an excellent environment for practicing realistic airline procedures in X-Plane.
For our flight, we’ve selected a mid-morning departure at 10:00 local time.
After preparing the aircraft, loading the flight plan into the Boeing 737’s Flight Management Computer (FMC), and completing our preflight checks, we’re ready to depart.
As we climb away from Haneda, Tokyo Bay, its bridges, industrial waterfronts, and the enormous Tokyo metropolitan area gradually unfold beneath us.
The departure also provides an opportunity to follow a realistic Standard Instrument Departure (SID), guiding the aircraft safely through Tokyo’s busy terminal airspace toward our route across central Japan.
En Route: Flying Past Mount Fuji
One of the most exciting parts of this flight is the possibility of seeing Mount Fuji from the air.
Standing at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet), Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain and one of its most recognizable landmarks.
Its nearly symmetrical volcanic cone dominates the surrounding landscape, making it a spectacular sight from an aircraft.
On many Tokyo-to-Osaka flights, the route passes south of Mount Fuji, offering passengers on the right side of the aircraft an impressive view of the mountain, weather permitting. The exact view depends on the selected route and air traffic instructions.
During late October, the mountain may already have received its first snowfall, adding a beautiful contrast between its upper slopes and the surrounding landscape.
For flight simulator pilots, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy Japan’s scenery while practicing navigation and monitoring the aircraft’s progress along the planned IFR route.
A Short but Interesting IFR Flight
The relatively short distance between Tokyo and Osaka makes this flight particularly interesting from an operational perspective.
Unlike a long-haul flight, where the aircraft may remain at cruise altitude for several hours, a short domestic sector requires careful management of the climb, cruise, and descent phases.
Depending on the assigned routing and cruising altitude, the top of descent may arrive shortly after reaching cruise.
Pilots must therefore anticipate their descent planning, speed restrictions, and arrival procedures well in advance.
With XPFlightPlanner, the entire route can be prepared before departure, helping you understand the navigation structure and review the procedures used at both airports.
Arrival: Osaka Itami Airport (RJOO)
Our destination is Osaka Itami Airport, officially known as Osaka International Airport.
Despite its official name, Itami primarily serves domestic flights and is one of the main gateways to Japan’s Kansai region.
Unlike Kansai International Airport (RJBB), which was constructed on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, Itami is located inland, surrounded by dense urban development.
This makes its approaches particularly interesting in