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NGO â FUK
Which side of the plane to sit from Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya) to Fukuoka Airport (Fukuoka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point over the Seto Inland Sea, including famous suspension bridges, thousands of islands, and a panoramic approach into downtown Fukuoka.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
The world's second-longest suspension bridge connecting Kobe to Awaji Island is often visible.
Setonaikai Islands
A stunning tapestry of hundreds of small islands dotting the calm Seto Inland Sea.
Miyajima & Hiroshima
Clear views of Hiroshima city and the iconic Itsukushima area along the coastline.
Kanmon Strait
The narrow water passage and bridge connecting the main island of Honshu to Kyushu.
Fukuoka Cityscape
Low-altitude views of Hakata Bay and the urban center as you land at the world's most convenient city airport.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. For the best photography of the Seto Inland Sea islands, fly in the afternoon when the sun is to the south. During the landing at FUK, the plane often makes a sharp turn over Hakata Bay, offering an incredible view of the Fukuoka Tower and Paypay Dome.
Ise Grand Shrine
View the lush, protected forests surrounding Japan's most sacred Shinto site shortly after departure.
Mount Ishizuchi
The highest peak in Western Japan and the rugged ridges of the Shikoku mountain range.
Bungo Channel
The deep blue waters of the strait separating the islands of Shikoku and Kyushu.
Ise Bay
Aerial perspective of the Nagoya industrial coastline and the Ise-Wangan Expressway bridges.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a peaceful view of the Pacific horizon and the dense forests of the Kii Peninsula. Keep an eye out for the unique coastline of Kochi in the distance if the flight path tracks slightly south.
Distance: 601 km (373 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: NGO (34.8583984375, 136.80499267578122)
Arrival: FUK (33.585899353027344, 130.45100402832028)
Route Type: Domestic
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