Seeing Fukuoka from a planeup to 5 ★
Its airport sits just a few minutes by subway from downtown, among the most convenient anywhere. Look for Hakata Bay's curve and the long sand spit of Uminonakamichi closing it off.
2 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Nagasaki to Tokyo: sit on the left, on the climb, 4 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Nagasaki to Tokyo | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Nagasaki | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Fukuoka from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Fukuoka from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Fukuoka at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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