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OIT → HND

Which side of the plane to sit from Oita Airport (Oita) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side is the definitive choice for this route as it offers a front-row seat to Mount Fuji and the stunning coastline of the Seto Inland Sea.

Left Side Highlights
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Seto Inland Sea

View the beautiful 'Aegean of the East' with its thousands of small islands and the Shimanami Kaido bridges.

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Mount Ishizuchi

The highest peak in western Japan, located in the Shikoku Mountains, often capped with snow in winter.

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Osaka & Hanshin Area

A sprawling view of the Osaka Bay area, including the dense urban landscapes of Kobe and Osaka.

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Ise Bay

The coastline near the sacred Ise Grand Shrine and the industrial port of Nagoya further north.

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Mount Fuji

The undisputed highlight of the flight; the aircraft typically passes just south of the iconic peak shortly before descending.

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Tokyo Cityscape

On clear days during the final approach, the Shinjuku skyline and Tokyo Skytree are often visible.

Sit on the left for the iconic view of Mount Fuji, which appears roughly 15-20 minutes before landing. Winter and early morning flights offer the highest probability of cloud-free views. If the flight path takes a northern approach, you will also see the Southern Japanese Alps.

Right Side Highlights
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Pacific Ocean

Expansive views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean stretching toward the horizon.

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Muroto Cape

The dramatic southern tip of Shikoku island jutting out into the ocean.

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Kii Peninsula Coast

The rugged, forested southern coastline of the Kii Peninsula, featuring jagged cliffs and small fishing villages.

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Izu Peninsula

The mountainous terrain of Izu and the popular coastal hot spring towns like Atami.

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Izu Oshima

The volcanic island of Oshima, featuring the active Mount Mihara crater, visible in the middle of the sea.

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Tokyo Bay & Aqualine

As you land, see the massive cargo ships in Tokyo Bay and the Umi-hotaru parking area on the Aqualine bridge-tunnel.

The right side is excellent for early morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Pacific. It provides a better perspective of the Izu Islands and the Boso Peninsula during the final descent into Haneda. Watch for the dramatic Cape Shionomisaki, the southernmost point of Honshu.

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Route Information

Distance: 772 km (480 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min

Departure: OIT (33.479400634799994, 131.736999512)

Arrival: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)

Route Type: Domestic

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