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WUX → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (Wuxi) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides an unrivaled view of the Japanese archipelago's southern islands, the rugged mountains of Shikoku, and the breathtaking island clusters of the Seto Inland Sea during the descent.
East China Sea Shipping
View of the busy maritime lanes where dozens of cargo ships queue for the major Chinese ports.
Goto Islands
The first glimpse of Japanese territory, featuring the emerald green peaks of the Goto archipelago.
Mt. Ishizuchi
The highest peak in Western Japan, located on Shikoku Island, often rising above the clouds.
Seto Inland Sea
A stunning mosaic of thousands of small islands nestled between Shikoku and Honshu.
Kansai Airport Island
A unique overhead view of the man-made island upon which KIX is built during the final landing turn.
The right side is premier for seeing the 'Aegean of the East' (Seto Inland Sea). For the best experience, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the islands from the south, creating high-contrast views of the coastline.
Yangtze River Delta
Aerial view of the intricate network of canals and rivers surrounding Wuxi and Suzhou shortly after takeoff.
Shanghai North
Distances views of the massive urban expansion and busy ports of northern Shanghai.
Jeju Island
On clear days, the volcanic peak of Hallasan on South Korea's Jeju Island may be visible to the north.
Chugoku Mountains
The mountainous terrain of western Honshu as the flight approaches the Japanese mainland.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
The world's longest suspension bridge connecting Kobe to Awaji Island is visible during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It offers a great view of the Yangtze Delta and the iconic suspension bridges near Kobe during the descent into Osaka Bay.
Distance: 1,419 km (882 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: WUX (31.4944000244, 120.429000854)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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