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HKG → CTS
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)?
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.
Ryukyu Islands
The emerald green islands and surrounding coral reefs of the Okinawa chain are visible as you cross into Japanese airspace.
Kyushu Volcanoes
Aerial views of active volcanic regions like Sakurajima or Mount Aso as the flight path skirts the island of Kyushu.
Mount Fuji
The iconic snow-capped peak is often visible in the distance to the east-northeast when the flight path traverses central Honshu.
Kansai & Kanto
High-altitude views of the dense urban corridors of Osaka, Nagoya, and the outskirts of the Tokyo metropolis.
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.
Yangtze River Delta
Distant views of the massive urban sprawl around Shanghai and the mouth of the Yangtze River as you exit mainland China.
Jeju Island
The distinct volcanic profile of South Korea's Jeju Island and Hallasan mountain can often be spotted across the East China Sea.
Sea of Japan
Wide vistas of the deep blue waters separating the Korean Peninsula from the Japanese mainland during the mid-flight cruise.
Northern Alps
The rugged, often snow-capped peaks of the Japanese Alps in the Chubu and Tohoku regions are visible to the west.
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.
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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