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CTS → AOJ
Which side of the plane to sit from New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) to Aomori Airport (Aomori)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior perspective of Hokkaido's volcanic lakes and the iconic narrow urban strip of Hakodate before crossing the Tsugaru Strait.
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Lake Shikotsu
A deep blue caldera lake surrounded by mountains, visible almost immediately after takeoff.
Mount Tarumae
An active volcano known for its rare triple-dome structure and steaming vents.
Hakodate City
The famous aerial view of the city's narrow isthmus between Hakodate Bay and the Tsugaru Strait.
Goryokaku
A bird's-eye view of the historic star-shaped western-style fort in the heart of Hakodate.
Mount Iwaki
Known as 'Tsugaru Fuji', this perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone appears during the Honshu approach.
The right side is the 'star' of this route. To see the famous Hakodate night view from the air, book a late evening flight. During the day, the contrast between the deep blue of Lake Shikotsu and the volcanic peaks is stunning. This is also the best side to catch the sunset over the Sea of Japan if you are on a late afternoon flight.
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Uchiura Bay
Also known as Volcano Bay, offering a massive sweeping coastline view shortly after departure from CTS.
Muroran Port
View of the heavy industrial landscape and the impressive Hakucho (White Swan) Bridge.
Cape Chikyu
A dramatic cliff-side cape featuring 100-meter high walls dropping into the Pacific Ocean.
Shimokita Peninsula
The distinct 'axe-head' shape of northern Honshu, home to the remote Osorezan volcanic area.
Mutsu Bay
Calm coastal waters visible as the aircraft makes its final descent into Aomori Airport.
Sit on the left during early morning flights to see the sunrise over the Pacific. Keep your eyes peeled for the rugged coastline of the Shimokita Peninsula, which looks particularly stark and beautiful when capped with snow in winter. This side is also great for spotting the 'Axe' shape of the landmass which is a unique geographic marker.
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Get eSIMs for JapanDistance: 242 km (150 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: CTS (42.77519989013672, 141.69200134277344)
Arrival: AOJ (40.73469924926758, 140.69099426269528)
Route Type: Domestic
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