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8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more diverse geographic display, including the dramatic Korean coastline, Jeju Island, and the distinctive silhouette of Sado Island during the final descent.

Left Side Highlights
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Yangtze River Delta

Witness the massive sediment-rich waters of the Yangtze merging into the blue East China Sea shortly after departure.

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Jeju Island

On many flight paths, you can spot the massive shield volcano of Hallasan rising from the center of Jeju Island.

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South Korean Archipelago

Aerial views of the thousands of small, jagged islands that make up the Dadohaehaesang National Park.

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Sado Island

The large, uniquely shaped island appears just off the Niigata coast during the final stages of the flight.

Book a seat away from the wing for the best views of the Korean coast. For afternoon flights, the left side avoids the harshest direct sunlight. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture Sado Island's coastal cliffs.

Right Side Highlights
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Tsushima Strait

The historic maritime passage between South Korea and Japan, often dotted with cargo ships and fishing vessels.

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Japanese Northern Alps

Stunning distant views of the snow-capped Tateyama and Hakusan mountain ranges as the plane nears the Japanese mainland.

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Echigo Plain

The expansive, flat rice-producing heartland of Japan, showcasing a patchwork of fields leading into Niigata.

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Niigata Port

A clear view of the Shinano River's mouth and the industrial port infrastructure of Niigata city during the landing flare.

Choose the right side for morning flights to see the Japanese Alps illuminated by the sun. In winter, the contrast between the dark Sea of Japan and the white-capped mountains to the south is spectacular. Look for the winding Shinano River as you cross the coastline.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,754 km (1,090 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min

Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)

Arrival: KIJ (37.955898284899995, 139.121002197)

Route Type: International

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