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UKB → HND
Which side of the plane to sit from Kobe Airport (Kobe) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the iconic Mount Fuji and the sprawling urban landscape of the Kansai and Kanto regions.
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Kobe & Rokko Mountains
Immediately after takeoff from the offshore airport, you get a panoramic view of Kobe's harbor and the steep Rokko mountain range.
Osaka Cityscape
As the plane climbs, look for the dense urban sprawl of Osaka, including the high-rises of Umeda and the historic Osaka Castle area.
Mount Fuji
The highlight of the trip. Approximately 30-40 minutes after departure, the snow-capped peak of Fuji appears prominently to the north.
Sagami Bay
Views of the Shonan coastline, including Enoshima Island and the historic coastal city of Kamakura as you approach Tokyo.
Tokyo Skyline
On final approach, you can often see the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and the massive density of the world's largest metropolitan area.
Sit on the left (A seats) for the best view of Mount Fuji. Morning flights (8 AM to 10 AM) are ideal as the air is clearest and the sun illuminates the southern face of the mountain. In winter, the snow cap is most prominent. Keep your camera ready about midway through the short flight.
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Awaji Island
Visible shortly after departure, offering a view of the gateway to the Seto Inland Sea and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
Kansai Airport (KIX)
Look down to see the massive artificial island of Kansai International Airport sitting in the middle of Osaka Bay.
Izu Oshima
As you pass the Izu Peninsula, the active volcanic island of Oshima is visible in the Pacific Ocean to the south.
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
During the descent into Haneda, you can see the Umihotaru parking area and the bridge-tunnel crossing of Tokyo Bay.
Boso Peninsula
The rugged coastline of Chiba Prefecture and the numerous ships entering one of the world's busiest ports.
The right side (K seats) is better for observing maritime activity and other island airports. It is particularly scenic during sunset flights when the sun reflects off the Pacific Ocean. It also offers a great perspective of the Tokyo Bay infrastructure during the landing phase.
Book Hotels in TokyoDistance: 427 km (265 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: UKB (34.632801055908196, 135.2239990234375)
Arrival: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Route Type: Domestic
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