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DOH → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it faces North, offering the best vantage point for the massive Himalayan range and the high-altitude topography of the Tibetan Plateau during the daylight hours of the flight.
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Zagros Mountains
Dramatic folded mountain ridges and salt domes across southern Iran shortly after departure.
The Himalayas
Incredible distant views of the world's highest peaks along the border of India, Nepal, and China.
Tibetan Plateau
The 'Roof of the World' features vast alpine tundra, turquoise glacial lakes, and snow-capped peaks.
Sichuan Basin
The dense urban sprawl of Chengdu and the lush, misty mountains of central China.
Sea of Japan
Deep blue waters and the jagged coastline of western Honshu as the plane begins its descent.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing on the left side to avoid engine heat haze. Since DOH-KIX flights typically depart late at night, the first few hours will be dark; however, sunrise occurs as you reach Central Asia. The Himalayan views are most prominent 5-6 hours into the flight. Ensure you have your camera ready as you cross the Chinese border for the best natural light on the mountains.
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Spectacular night views of The Pearl, Lusail, and West Bay immediately after takeoff from Hamad International.
Strait of Hormuz
One of the world's most strategic waterways, often filled with illuminated cargo ships at night.
Pearl River Delta
The glittering megalopolis of Guangzhou and Shenzhen if the flight takes a southerly route over China.
Shikoku Island
Beautiful aerial views of Japan's fourth-largest island and its rugged, forested interior during descent.
Seto Inland Sea
A scenic expanse of water dotted with hundreds of small islands and the Great Seto Bridge.
Kansai Airport Island
A unique perspective of the man-made island airport as the plane executes its final approach over Osaka Bay.
The right side is ideal for night-sky enthusiasts and those wanting to see the bright city lights of coastal China and Japan. On the final approach into KIX, the right side usually provides a better view of the Japanese coastline and the engineering marvel of the airport island itself. If the flight is during winter, the southern sun will be on this side, so keep the window shade down if you want to sleep.
Book Hotels in OsakaDistance: 7,905 km (4,912 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 18 min
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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