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PVG → KOJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Kagoshima Airport (Kagoshima)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular aerial perspective of the world-renowned Sakurajima volcano and the rugged coastline of the Satsuma Peninsula during the descent into Kagoshima.
Yangshan Deepwater Port
See the world's largest automated container terminal and the 32km-long Donghai Bridge extending into the sea.
Koshikijima Islands
A series of scenic islands off the west coast of Kyushu known for their unique geological formations and steep sea cliffs.
Sakurajima Volcano
The crown jewel of the flight: an active stratovolcano frequently seen venting ash and smoke in the center of Kagoshima Bay.
Kagoshima Cityscape
A full view of the city known as the Naples of the Eastern World, nestled between the bay and rolling green hills.
For the best experience, choose a window seat behind the wing on the right side. In the afternoon, the sun illuminates Sakurajima and the Satsuma Peninsula, providing perfect lighting for photography during the final approach. Keep your camera ready as soon as the plane crosses the Kyushu coastline.
Yangtze River Estuary
Witness the massive scale of the Yangtze River as it discharges sediment into the East China Sea shortly after takeoff from Pudong.
Goto Islands
Visible in the distance to the north as the flight nears the Japanese archipelago, these islands feature dramatic cliffs and hidden coves.
Mount Unzen
On very clear days, the peaks of the Unzen volcanic group in Nagasaki Prefecture can be seen across the Amakusa Sea.
The left side is preferable during morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides a better view of the northern Kyushu coastline if the flight path is diverted northward due to weather.
Distance: 848 km (527 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: KOJ (31.80340003967285, 130.718994140625)
Route Type: International
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