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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the island-dotted Seto Inland Sea and the intricate southwestern coastline of the Korean Peninsula.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Awaji Island

Visible immediately after takeoff from KIX, offering a clear view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

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Seto Inland Sea

A stunning view of the 'Aegean of the East' with its thousands of small, green islands.

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Shikoku Mountains

The rugged peaks of Shikoku island are visible to the south during the first half of the flight.

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Tsushima Island

The strategic island sitting in the middle of the Korea Strait between Japan and Korea.

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Busan & Southern Coast

Views of the sprawling port city of Busan and the complex rias coastline of South Gyeongsang.

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Yellow Sea Islands

Dozens of small islands dotting the shallow waters as the plane turns toward Incheon.

For the best experience, book a window seat on the left (A) for flights departing in the late afternoon; you will catch a spectacular sunset over the Yellow Sea. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes after takeoff for the Seto Inland Sea and again 20 minutes before landing for the Korean archipelago.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Kobe Skyline

A view of Kobe city and the Rokko mountain range shortly after departing Osaka Bay.

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Chugoku Range

The mountainous spine of western Honshu, often snow-capped during the winter months.

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San'in Coastline

The beautiful and rugged northern coast of Japan facing the Sea of Japan.

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Sea of Japan

A vast expanse of deep blue water during the mid-flight cruise segment.

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Seoul Metropolitan Area

On clear days, the distant skyline of Seoul and the Han River can be seen during the descent.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It provides a more stable view of the Japanese mainland's northern coast. During the winter, the contrast between the dark sea and the snow-covered Japanese mountains is particularly striking.

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Route Information

Distance: 860 km (534 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min

Departure: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)

Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)

Route Type: International

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