Seeing Fukuyama from a plane4 ★

A Seto Inland Sea port with one of the largest steelworks in Japan, built on reclaimed land. Look for the vast mill stretching along the waterfront.

2 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 4 of 10

The easy pick

Hiroshima to Tokyo: sit on the right, on the climb, 4 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

RouteSideWhen
Hiroshima to TokyoRighton the climb, 4 min after takeoff
New York to TaipeiRight
Best seat for the whole flight: left
876 min after takeoff

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 Fukuyama from?

It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Fukuyama 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 Fukuyama 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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