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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior land-based views including the rugged coastline of southern Japan, active volcanoes in Kyushu, and the intricate geography of the Pearl River Delta upon arrival.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Ise Bay

Immediate views after takeoff of Nagoya's industrial coastline and the unique artificial island of Centrair.

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Shikoku Mountains

Fly over the rugged, forested interior and the high peaks of the Ishizuchi Range.

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Sakurajima

Visuals of the active volcano and its smoke plume near Kagoshima at the southern tip of Kyushu.

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HZMB Bridge

A spectacular view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the world's longest sea-crossing bridge, during the final descent.

The right side is best for sunset flights to catch the glow over the East China Sea. Watch closely after passing Kyushu for Sakurajima's cone. During the descent into HKG, the right side provides the best view of the massive bridge infrastructure and the outskirts of Lantau Island.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Pacific Horizon

Expansive views of the Philippine Sea and the deep blue waters of the Kuroshio Current.

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Osumi Islands

Aerial views of Yakushima's ancient cedar forests and the Tanegashima Space Center on clear days.

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Taiwan Central Range

The dramatic eastern cliffs of Taiwan and the high peaks of the Central Mountain Range rising from the sea.

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Victoria Harbour

A potential glimpse of the Hong Kong Island skyline if the flight approaches from the south for a landing on Runway 25R/L.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for a chance to see the rugged eastern coast of Taiwan. On approach to HKG, keep an eye out for the dense clusters of cargo ships anchored in the South China Sea.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,625 km (1,631 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 30 min

Departure: NGO (34.8583984375, 136.80499267578122)

Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Route Type: International

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