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DLC → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Zhoushuizi Airport (Dalian) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks, including the bustling port of Busan, the islands of the Korea Strait, and a spectacular aerial view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Osaka Bay during the descent.
Busan Harbor
A fantastic view of South Korea's largest port, featuring massive container ships and the iconic Diamond Bridge.
Tsushima Island
View the historic and mountainous island sitting strategically in the middle of the Korea Strait.
Seto Inland Sea
As the plane descends, look down at the shimmering water dotted with hundreds of small, green islands.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
A world-class engineering marvel; the world's longest suspension bridge is clearly visible connecting Awaji Island to Kobe.
KIX Artificial Island
A unique perspective of the entire Kansai International Airport island, built entirely on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay.
The right side is essential for the KIX approach. For afternoon flights, you will have the sun behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of Busan and the Japanese coastline. Watch for the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge approximately 15-20 minutes before touchdown.
Seoul Distant Skyline
On clear days, catch a glimpse of the vast metropolitan sprawl of the Korean capital to the north.
Taebaek Mountain Range
View the rugged granite peaks and deep forested valleys forming the backbone of the Korean Peninsula.
Sea of Japan Expanse
A long stretch over deep blue waters as the flight crosses from the mainland towards the Japanese archipelago.
Mount Daisen
Also known as Hoki Fuji, this volcanic peak is often visible on the northern coast of Honshu.
Northern Osaka Urban Sprawl
A dense view of the Hanshin industrial zone and the skyscrapers of northern Osaka during final approach.
Sit on the left for softer morning light when flying eastward. It is the better side for viewing the mountainous interior of South Korea and the rugged northern coastline of the Chugoku region in Japan.
Distance: 1,320 km (820 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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