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KOJ → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Kagoshima Airport (Kagoshima) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Pacific coastline, the dramatic capes of Shikoku, and a better perspective of Sakurajima shortly after departure.
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Sakurajima
Kagoshima's iconic active volcano; look back towards the south shortly after the plane turns northeast.
Nichinan Coastline
The beautiful, jagged coastal scenery of Miyazaki Prefecture as the flight heads toward Shikoku.
Cape Ashizuri
The southernmost tip of Shikoku island, featuring dramatic cliffs and a lighthouse over the Pacific.
Cape Muroto
A sharp, wedge-shaped peninsula that juts out into the ocean, marking the eastern edge of Tosa Bay.
Kansai Airport Island
The impressive man-made island structure of KIX is clearly visible during the final banking turn for landing.
The right side is superior for coastal enthusiasts. Keep your camera ready about 5-10 minutes after takeoff for Sakurajima. Afternoon flights are particularly scenic as the sun illuminates the Shikoku capes. On final approach, this side provides the best view of the KIX terminal building and the bridge connecting the airport to the mainland.
Book Hotels in OsakaKirishima Mountain Range
A cluster of active volcanic peaks located just north of Kagoshima Airport visible immediately after takeoff.
Shikoku Central Mountains
Rugged, forested interior peaks including Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in Western Japan.
Awaji Island
A large, scenic island in the Seto Inland Sea passed during the descent into the Osaka Bay area.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
The world's longest suspension bridge connecting Awaji Island to the mainland city of Kobe.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Kirishima volcanoes during the initial climb. During the descent into KIX, watch for the Kobe city skyline and the massive suspension bridge if the flight path approaches from the north. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the inland mountains without the glare of the Pacific Sun.
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Get eSIMs for JapanDistance: 512 km (318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: KOJ (31.80340003967285, 130.718994140625)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: Domestic
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