Seeing Hiroshima from a plane
Destroyed by the first atomic bomb used in war, on August 6, 1945. Look for the river delta splitting the city into fingers of land, and Miyajima island in the bay to the southwest.
2 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Kumamoto: sit on the right, 58 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Kumamoto | Right | 58 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Hiroshima | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima 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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