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Which side of the plane to sit from Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya) to Zhoushuizi Airport (Dalian)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Japanese Alps shortly after takeoff and a more dramatic perspective of the Liaodong Peninsula and Dalian's coastal geography during the final approach.
Japanese Alps
Spectacular views of the Hida and Kiso mountain ranges, often snow-capped, shortly after leaving Nagoya.
Lake Biwa
A clear view of Japan's largest freshwater lake, perfectly framed by the surrounding Shiga Prefecture mountains.
Tottori Sand Dunes
The distinctive coastal desert landscape where the Sea of Japan meets the San'in region coastline.
Tsushima Island
The strategic and mountainous island archipelago located in the middle of the strait between Japan and South Korea.
Dalian Peninsula
Excellent views of the Xinghai Bridge and the modern skyline of Dalian as the aircraft descends into Zhoushuizi Airport.
The right side is essential for seeing the Japanese Alps; sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. On the approach to Dalian (DLC), the right side typically offers the best view of the city's unique coastal bridges and high-rise developments if the wind is from the north.
Ise Bay
Aerial view of Nagoya's massive port infrastructure and the coastline of Mie Prefecture immediately after takeoff.
Kansai Megalopolis
Panoramic views of the dense urban sprawl of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe as the flight heads west across Honshu.
Seto Inland Sea
A glimpse of the numerous islands and bridges connecting Honshu to Shikoku if the flight takes a southerly track.
Jeju Island
The massive shield volcano of Mount Hallasan is often visible when crossing the Korean Strait towards the Yellow Sea.
Yellow Sea Traffic
Dense clusters of container ships and fishing vessels navigating one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.
Choose the left side for sunset views on late afternoon flights, as the sun will be positioned to the south/southwest. This side also provides better views of the rugged southern coastline of the Korean Peninsula during mid-flight.
Distance: 1,430 km (889 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: NGO (34.8583984375, 136.80499267578122)
Arrival: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)
Route Type: International
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