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CAN → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a scenic overview of the Chinese coastline followed by the picturesque Seto Inland Sea and the coastal cities of Japan's Honshu island.
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Pearl River Delta
Expansive views of the urban sprawl and dense architecture of Guangzhou and Dongguan immediately after departure.
Fujian Coastline
The rugged and indented coastline of Fujian Province featuring numerous small islands and active shipping lanes.
Seto Inland Sea
A stunning aerial mosaic of thousands of small islands nestled between Japan's main islands of Shikoku and Honshu.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
The world's longest suspension bridge connecting the city of Kobe with Awaji Island is often visible during the descent.
Kobe Waterfront
A clear view of the dense urban layout and Port of Kobe as the aircraft aligns with the runway at Kansai.
Choose a window seat on the left (Seat A) to maximize your view of the Japanese coastline. For daytime flights, the sun will be behind you or overhead for most of the trip, reducing glare when photographing the Seto Inland Sea. Watch for the dramatic change from the industrial Pearl River Delta to the serene blue of the East China Sea.
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South China Sea
Broad ocean vistas with heavy international maritime traffic heading toward the Taiwan Strait.
Shikoku Mountains
The densely forested and steep mountain ranges that define the interior of Shikoku island.
Naruto Whirlpools
Depending on the specific arrival vector, you may spot the tidal whirlpools in the Naruto Strait near Awaji Island.
Awaji Island
A full view of the large, green island that acts as a natural breakwater for Osaka Bay.
KIX Airport Island
An excellent perspective of the massive man-made island on which Kansai International Airport is constructed during the final bank.
The right side (Seat K) is ideal if you want to see the interior mountains of Japan and the specific engineering of the Kansai airport island during the final approach. If you are flying in the late afternoon, this side may experience significant glare from the sun reflecting off the ocean.
Book Hotels in OsakaDistance: 2,455 km (1,525 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 16 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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