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ITM → NGS
Which side of the plane to sit from Osaka International Airport (Osaka) to Nagasaki Airport (Nagasaki)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Kyushu and the intricate coastlines of the Seto Inland Sea, especially during the final approach over the Ariake Sea.
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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
The world's longest suspension bridge connecting Kobe to Awaji Island, clearly visible shortly after takeoff from ITM.
Seto Inland Sea
A panoramic view of the 'Aegean of the East' featuring hundreds of small green islands and white sand beaches.
Mt. Ishizuchi
The highest peak in western Japan, located in Shikoku, often visible piercing through the cloud layer.
Mt. Unzen
A massive active volcano complex on the Shimabara Peninsula that dominates the landscape during the descent.
Ariake Sea Mudflats
Unique geometric patterns of nori (seaweed) farms and vast tidal flats visible just before landing.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing to capture the Unzen volcano and the distinctive circular farming patterns of the Ariake Sea. During winter, look for snow-capped peaks in the Shikoku mountains.
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Kobe Cityscape
A beautiful view of the urban strip squeezed between the Rokko Mountains and the Osaka Bay shoreline.
Shimanami Kaido
The spectacular series of bridges connecting Honshu to Shikoku, appearing as a thin white thread over the blue water.
Hiroshima Coastline
Views of the industrial and urban sprawls of Hiroshima and Kure, including the many shipyards along the coast.
Saga Plains
The vast, flat agricultural heartland of northern Kyushu, appearing as a patchwork of rice paddies.
Omura Bay
The tranquil, landlocked bay surrounding Nagasaki Airport, offering calm water views during the final turn.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun begins to set over the Sea of Japan to the west. Watch for the Shimanami Kaido bridges roughly halfway through the flight. If the plane circles before landing, you may get a distant glimpse of the Fukuoka skyline.
Book Hotels in NagasakiDistance: 551 km (342 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: ITM (34.785499572753906, 135.43800354003906)
Arrival: NGS (32.916900634799994, 129.914001465)
Route Type: Domestic
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