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NOU → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from La Tontouta International Airport (Noumea) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the New Caledonia barrier reef upon departure and a dramatic approach over the Japanese archipelago, including Shikoku and the Seto Inland Sea.
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New Caledonia Barrier Reef
Immediate views after takeoff of the world's second-largest coral reef system and its turquoise lagoons.
Solomon Islands
Aerial perspectives of the rugged, jungle-covered volcanic peaks of Guadalcanal and the surrounding archipelago.
Shikoku Coastline
As the flight nears Japan, the dramatic cliffs and forested mountains of southern Shikoku come into view.
Awaji Island
Visuals of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the rural landscapes of Awaji Island during the final descent.
Secure a window seat on the left for the most iconic views of the New Caledonian lagoon. During daytime arrivals, this side provides the best angle for the scenic transit over the Seto Inland Sea. If the flight is overnight, look for the distant glow of the Philippine coastal cities midway.
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Loyalty Islands
Early flight views of the uplifted coral atolls of Lifou and Maré shortly after departing NOU.
Micronesian Atolls
Spotting remote, circular coral formations and isolated reefs in the vast expanse of the Philippine Sea.
Kansai Airport Island
A full view of the impressive man-made island structure of KIX as the plane maneuvers for landing.
Osaka Bay Skyline
The dense urban sprawl and industrial ports of the Kansai region, particularly vibrant during evening landings.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean on northbound morning flights. When landing at KIX from the south, this side offers a unique perspective of the airport's engineering and the industrial landscape of Sakai and Osaka city.
Book Hotels in OsakaDistance: 7,078 km (4,398 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 20 min
Departure: NOU (-22.01460075378418, 166.21299743652344)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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