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KIX → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansai International Airport (Osaka) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic geographic transitions, including the volcanic peaks of Korea, the high-altitude Caspian Sea, and the magnificent snow-capped Greater Caucasus range.
Osaka Bay
Aerial views of the KIX man-made island and the world's longest suspension bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo.
Jeju Island
The iconic shield volcano Hallasan is often visible as the flight crosses near South Korea's southern coast.
Caspian Sea
Watch the deep blue waters and the oil rigs near the Absheron Peninsula and Baku, Azerbaijan.
Greater Caucasus
A stunning traverse over the glaciated peaks of the Caucasus, including Mount Elbrus, the highest point in Europe.
Black Sea Coast
Sweeping views of the northern Turkish and southern Bulgarian coastlines as you enter European airspace.
Central Europe
Panoramic views of the Danube River valley and the historic urban layouts of Bucharest and Budapest.
The southern sun will be on this side for most of the westbound journey; keep the shade partially down to prevent glare while spotting the Caucasus peaks roughly 9 hours after departure. For the best departure view, hope for a southerly takeoff from KIX.
Sea of Japan
Clear views of the rugged coastline of western Honshu and the eastern cliffs of the Korean Peninsula.
Gobi Desert
The vast, desolate beauty of the Mongolian steppes and the shifting sands of the northern Gobi.
Altai Mountains
Remote, jagged peaks where the borders of Russia, Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan converge.
Kazakh Steppe
The world's largest dry steppe region, featuring unique geological patterns and salt lakes like Lake Balkhash.
Carpathian Mountains
The forested, arc-shaped mountain range that winds through Romania, Ukraine, and Poland.
North Sea Approach
Views of massive offshore wind farms and the complex canal systems of the Netherlands during descent.
This side is perfect for glare-free photography since it faces north. The Altai Mountains are a hidden gem early in the flight. During the descent into Schiphol, the right side often gets a better view of the Dutch coastline and the famous polder landscapes.
Distance: 9,241 km (5,742 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 52 min
Departure: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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