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NGS → ITM
Which side of the plane to sit from Nagasaki Airport (Nagasaki) to Osaka International Airport (Osaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea's numerous islands and a perfect vantage point for the iconic Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Kobe city during the descent.
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Omura Bay
Immediately after takeoff, enjoy views of this semi-enclosed bay surrounding Nagasaki Airport.
Seto Inland Sea
A stunning panoramic view of the 'Aegean Sea of the East' with its hundreds of small islands.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Catch a glimpse of the world's second-longest suspension bridge connecting Awaji Island to Kobe.
Kobe Port
The dense urban coastline of Kobe and the artificial Port Island are visible during the final approach.
Mount Rokko
The lush green mountain range that provides the backdrop to the Kobe metropolitan area.
For the best lighting, choose the left side on morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. The highlight is the 10-minute window before landing when the plane tracks the northern coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Look for the white Himeji Castle in the distance if the visibility is high.
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Kyushu Mountains
Rugged volcanic terrain of central Kyushu shortly after departure from Nagasaki.
Bungo Channel
The deep blue waters of the strait separating Kyushu and Shikoku islands.
Mount Ishizuchi
The highest peak in Western Japan, often capped with snow during the winter months.
Kansai International Airport
Look south over Osaka Bay to see the man-made island airport of KIX from above.
Abeno Harukas
Japan's iconic skyscraper dominates the Osaka skyline as the plane aligns for the ITM runway.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. It offers a superior view of the Shikoku mountain range's peaks. Keep your camera ready as you cross Osaka Bay for a clear view of the city's massive grid and the Kofun burial mounds near Sakai.
Book Hotels in OsakaDistance: 551 km (342 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: NGS (32.916900634799994, 129.914001465)
Arrival: ITM (34.785499572753906, 135.43800354003906)
Route Type: Domestic
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