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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Japanese coastline upon approach, specifically the dramatic cliffs and forests of the Kii Peninsula, and provides a front-row seat to the man-made engineering marvel of the airport island itself during the final turn.

Right Side Highlights
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Northern Mariana Islands

Depending on the specific airway, you may catch glimpses of volcanic peaks like Anatahan or Pagan to the east.

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Kii Peninsula Coastline

The flight path typically crosses near the southern tip of Wakayama, showing off dense forests and rocky inlets.

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Wakayama City

As the aircraft prepares for landing, the urban sprawl of Wakayama and its busy port are visible just before entering the bay.

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KIX Airport Island

The right side usually provides the best view of the entire man-made island as the plane lines up with the runway.

Sit on the right for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Pacific. Keep your camera ready about 30 minutes before landing as the aircraft descends over the Kii Channel; the contrast between the green mountains and the blue bay is striking. This side is also best for seeing the unique artificial structure of the airport upon touchdown.

Left Side Highlights
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Philippine Sea Expanse

The deep blue waters of the Philippine Sea dominate the first half of the journey north from Guam.

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Shikoku Mountains

On clear days during descent, the rugged mountain ranges of Shikoku island are visible to the far west.

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Awaji Island & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

During the final approach into Osaka Bay, you can often spot the world's longest suspension bridge in the distance.

Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the open ocean. If the flight path takes a western approach into KIX, you will get an excellent view of the Seto Inland Sea. Use polarising sunglasses to cut through the ocean glare during midday flights.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,520 km (1,566 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 22 min

Departure: GUM (13.4834003448, 144.796005249)

Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)

Route Type: International

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