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KOJ â NGO
Which side of the plane to sit from Kagoshima Airport (Kagoshima) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic volcanic clusters of Kyushu and the rugged mountain ranges of Shikoku, concluding with a panoramic approach over Ise Bay toward Nagoya.
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Mount Kirishima
An impressive view of the active volcanic group and crater lakes shortly after departing Kagoshima.
Shikoku Mountains
The dramatic 'Roof of Shikoku' featuring deep valleys and the highest peaks in Western Japan.
Ise Bay
A sweeping view of the vast bay and the industrial heartland of Central Japan during the descent.
Nagoya Cityscape
On clear days, the skyscrapers of Nagoya and the Nobi Plain are visible as the aircraft aligns for landing.
Ise Grand Shrine Area
The dense, sacred forest canopy surrounding Japan's most significant Shinto shrine near the coast.
Morning flights are ideal to avoid direct sun glare while viewing the mountain ranges. In winter, look for snow-capped peaks on the Shikoku range. A seat forward of the wing is recommended to prevent engine heat haze from distorting photos of the Kirishima volcanoes.
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Depending on the departure path, a distant but iconic view of the smoking volcano in Kagoshima Bay.
Cape Ashizuri
The southernmost point of Shikoku, where the land meets the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean.
Cape Muroto
A sharp, triangular peninsula that serves as a major landmark for pilots navigating the southern coast.
Kumano Coastline
The rugged and beautiful ria coastline of the southern Kii Peninsula, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Shima Peninsula
Intricate inlets and islands famous for pearl cultivation and the site of the 2016 G7 Summit.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm 'golden hour' light reflecting off the Pacific Ocean. This side offers the best views of the jagged coastline of the Kii Peninsula and the unique geography of the Shima islands during the final approach into NGO.
Book Hotels in NagoyaDistance: 659 km (409 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: KOJ (31.80340003967285, 130.718994140625)
Arrival: NGO (34.8583984375, 136.80499267578122)
Route Type: Domestic
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