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KMJ â NGO
Which side of the plane to sit from Kumamoto Airport (Kumamoto) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Mount Aso caldera shortly after departure and captures the stunning island-dotted landscape of the Seto Inland Sea and the Suzuka mountain range during the approach.
Mount Aso Caldera
Visible almost immediately after takeoff, this is one of the world's largest volcanic calderas with active smoking craters.
Beppu and Oita
Aerial views of the hot spring capital of Japan and the sweeping curve of Beppu Bay.
Seto Inland Sea
A breathtaking mosaic of hundreds of small islands and bridges connecting Shikoku to Honshu.
Osaka Bay
On clear days, the distant skyline of Osaka and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge are visible to the north.
Suzuka Mountains
The rugged mountain range that separates the Kansai region from the Tokai region during the final descent.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic departure; Mount Aso is the highlight. Morning flights are ideal as the sun is in the south, illuminating the northern landscapes and islands without glare. In winter, look for snow-capped peaks in the Chugoku region far to the north.
Bungo Channel
The deep blue waters of the strait separating Kyushu and Shikoku islands.
Shikoku Mountains
View the spine of Shikoku, including Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan.
Kii Peninsula
The rugged, forested coastline of Wakayama and the sacred mountains of the Kumano Kodo.
Ise Grand Shrine
The dense, sacred forest surrounding Japan's most significant Shinto shrine near the coast of Mie.
Ise Bay
Active shipping lanes and the pearl-cultivating waters as the plane lines up for the Centrair runway.
The right side is best for those interested in the wilder, mountainous terrain of Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula. During the afternoon, be aware that the sun will be on this side of the aircraft. Keep an eye out for the unique circular patterns of pearl rafts in the bays of Mie Prefecture.
Distance: 594 km (369 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: KMJ (32.83729934692383, 130.85499572753906)
Arrival: NGO (34.8583984375, 136.80499267578122)
Route Type: Domestic
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