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NKG → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse range of coastal features, including the intricate islands of the Seto Inland Sea and a superior view of the Japanese coastline during the approach into Osaka Bay.
Yangtze River Delta
Witness the massive scale of the Yangtze River emptying into the East China Sea shortly after departure from Nanjing.
Jeju Island
On a clear day, the volcanic peak of Hallasan on South Korea's Jeju Island can be spotted to the north.
Tsushima Strait
A major maritime corridor between Korea and Japan, often filled with large cargo vessels and tankers.
Seto Inland Sea
A stunning view of thousands of small islands nestled between Honshu and Shikoku as the plane nears Osaka.
Kobe Skyline
During the final descent, catch a glimpse of Kobe's harbor and the Rokko mountain range to the north.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Korean peninsula's southern tip and the beautiful island-dotted Seto Inland Sea. Morning flights provide excellent front-lit views of the Japanese coastline. During winter, look for snow-capped peaks in the distance over the Chugoku region.
Shanghai Outskirts
Depending on the departure corridor, the northern periphery of the Shanghai megalopolis is often visible.
East China Sea
An expansive view of the deep blue sea, particularly beautiful during sunset flights from Nanjing.
Kyushu Mountains
Rugged volcanic terrain and coastal cliffs of southern Japan as the flight transitions from the sea to land.
Shikoku Coastline
Dramatic views of the Pacific-facing side of Shikoku island, featuring deep bays and forested ridges.
Kansai Airport Island
A direct view of the impressive man-made island structure of KIX just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights to catch the 'Golden Hour' over the Pacific. It provides a unique perspective of the engineering marvel that is the Kansai International Airport island during the final bank and landing sequence. Keep an eye out for Kumano Kodo's mountainous terrain in the distance.
Distance: 1,553 km (965 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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