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KIX → NKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansai International Airport (Osaka) to Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional view of the Seto Inland Sea, one of Japan's most scenic maritime regions, followed by a detailed look at the northern Yangtze River Delta upon approach to China.
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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
The world's longest suspension bridge connecting Kobe to Awaji Island, clearly visible shortly after departure.
Seto Inland Sea
A stunning landscape of thousands of small islands nestled between Honshu and Shikoku.
Hiroshima & Kure
Views of the deeply indented coastline and major port cities of the Chugoku region.
Shanghai Outskirts
The dense urban sprawl and massive industrial zones of the northern Yangtze delta region.
Yangtze River
The winding 'Golden Waterway' of China, showing its immense scale as it flows toward the East China Sea.
Jiangsu Waterlands
An intricate network of canals and agricultural fields unique to the plains surrounding Nanjing.
Sit on the right for the best 'island hopping' views over Japan. This side is particularly spectacular during midday flights when the sun is high, illuminating the turquoise waters of the Seto Inland Sea. On the approach to NKG, you will have a front-row seat to the massive scale of the Yangtze River's northern bank.
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Osaka Bay
Aerial views of the busy shipping lanes and artificial islands of the Kansai region immediately after takeoff.
Mount Ishizuchi
The highest peak in western Japan, located on Shikoku island, visible during the first stage of the flight.
Kyushu Peaks
Distant glimpses of the volcanic mountain ranges of southern Kyushu as the plane departs the Japanese archipelago.
East China Sea
A vast expanse of ocean that transitions from deep blue to the silty greens of the continental shelf.
Lake Taihu
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive shimmering body of water on the descent into Nanjing.
The left side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the East China Sea. During the descent into Nanjing Lukou, keep an eye out for the distinctive circular shape of Lake Taihu, which marks the final leg of the journey.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,553 km (965 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Arrival: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Route Type: International
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