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Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers the most comprehensive views of the Japanese archipelago, including the southern volcanic regions, the central Honshu coastline, and iconic peaks as the flight tracks northeast toward Hokkaido.

Right Side Highlights
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Ryukyu Islands

The emerald green islands and surrounding coral reefs of the Okinawa chain are visible as you cross into Japanese airspace.

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Kyushu Volcanoes

Aerial views of active volcanic regions like Sakurajima or Mount Aso as the flight path skirts the island of Kyushu.

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Mount Fuji

The iconic snow-capped peak is often visible in the distance to the east-northeast when the flight path traverses central Honshu.

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Kansai & Kanto

High-altitude views of the dense urban corridors of Osaka, Nagoya, and the outskirts of the Tokyo metropolis.

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Hokkaido Coastline

The rugged cliffs of the Oshima Peninsula and the dramatic coastline near Cape Erimo as you enter Hokkaido.

The right side is ideal for landmark spotting. For Mount Fuji, look out approximately 3 to 4 hours into the flight. On clear days, the entire Pacific coastline of Honshu unfolds on this side. Winter flights offer the best visibility due to drier air and clearer skies.

Left Side Highlights
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Yangtze River Delta

Distant views of the massive urban sprawl around Shanghai and the mouth of the Yangtze River as you exit mainland China.

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Jeju Island

The distinct volcanic profile of South Korea's Jeju Island and Hallasan mountain can often be spotted across the East China Sea.

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Sea of Japan

Wide vistas of the deep blue waters separating the Korean Peninsula from the Japanese mainland during the mid-flight cruise.

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Northern Alps

The rugged, often snow-capped peaks of the Japanese Alps in the Chubu and Tohoku regions are visible to the west.

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Lake Toya

A magnificent circular caldera lake located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, visible during the final descent into Sapporo.

Choose the left side for a better chance of seeing the Korean coast and the dramatic volcanic landscapes of southwestern Hokkaido during the approach. This side is also less prone to direct sun glare on morning departures from Hong Kong.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,429 km (2,131 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 2 min

Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Arrival: CTS (42.77519989013672, 141.69200134277344)

Route Type: International

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