Passengers on the left enjoy views of Naha's city center, the busy port area, and the iconic Shuri Castle area as the plane ascends.
The right side offers a superior sequence of volcanic islands, including the UNESCO-listed Yakushima and the space center at Tanegashima, followed by a dramatic approach along the Nichinan Coast.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Ryukyu archipelago's coral reefs, a detailed view of the northern Taiwan coastline, and the most iconic views of Hong Kong's skyline during the descent.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of Ryukyu islands, the rugged Miyazaki coastline, and a front-row seat to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge during the final approach into Kobe.
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the volcanic topography of Southern Japan, including the Ryukyu island chain and the iconic smoking crater of Mt. Sakurajima.
Flying south-west from Okinawa, the left side provides exceptional views of the emerald-green Kerama Islands and the vibrant coral reefs surrounding Miyako and Ishigaki before approaching Taiwan's dramatic northern cliffs.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Pacific coastline of Shikoku and the iconic, low-altitude urban approach over the heart of Osaka's skyline.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for Japan's most iconic inland landmarks, including Mount Fuji, the Japanese Alps, and the volcanic terrain of the Tohoku region.
The left side provides a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic Central Mountain Range of Taiwan, including a clear view of Yushan (Jade Mountain), the highest peak in East Asia, as you fly south along the island's spine.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Ryukyu island chain, the volcanic silhouettes of southern Kyushu, and the dramatic mountain ranges of the Korean interior.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for Japan's most active volcanoes and the intricate island geography of the Seto Inland Sea and Noto Peninsula.
The right side is significantly more scenic as it provides a front-row seat to the active Sakurajima volcano and the beautiful coastline of Kyushu before descending into the island-studded Seto Inland Sea.
The right side offers superior views of the Okinawa coastline upon departure and the spectacular Busan city skyline and bridge infrastructure during the approach to Gimhae.