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UUS → CTS
Which side of the plane to sit from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport (Yuzhno-sakhalinsk) to New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the iconic Mount Rishiri volcano rising directly from the Sea of Japan, as well as the scenic coastline of western Hokkaido.
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Southern Sakhalin Forests
Dense taiga landscapes and rolling hills as you depart Russian airspace.
La Perouse Strait
The narrow body of water separating Russia from the northernmost tip of Japan.
Mount Rishiri
An incredibly symmetric volcanic cone rising 1,721m directly from the sea.
Rebun Island
Known as the 'Island of Flowers', visible just to the west of Rishiri.
Sapporo Outskirts
The transition from wild coastline to the urban sprawl of Hokkaido's capital.
The highlight of this route is Mount Rishiri; it appears on the right shortly after crossing the Soya Strait into Japanese airspace. Ensure your window is clear for photos as this 'Rishiri-Fuji' is one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. In the afternoon, the sun will be on this side, which can make photography challenging but illuminates the mountain beautifully.
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Aniva Bay
The deep blue waters of the semi-enclosed bay south of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Cape Aniva
The rugged southeastern tip of Sakhalin Island where the Sea of Okhotsk begins.
Daisetsuzan National Park
Views of Hokkaido's highest mountain range, often covered in snow into late spring.
Tokachi Plain
The geometric patchwork of Hokkaido's most productive agricultural region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the Sea of Okhotsk. Keep an eye out for the remote lighthouse at Cape Aniva shortly after departure; it is one of the most isolated structures in the region. During the winter months, look for drift ice in the Okhotsk Sea.
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Get eSIMs for JapanDistance: 464 km (288 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: UUS (46.88869857788086, 142.71800231933594)
Arrival: CTS (42.77519989013672, 141.69200134277344)
Route Type: International
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