Seeing Kobe from a plane
The 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake killed over 6,000 people here. Look for the city squeezed into a thin strip between the steep Rokko Mountains and the sea, with the square artificial islands of Port Island offshore.
2 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Osaka to Seoul: sit on the right, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka to Tokyo | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Osaka to Seoul | Right | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
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 Kobe 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 Kobe 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 Kobe 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.
More
Osaka Osaka Castle Himeji Kyoto Mount Hakkyō Tokyo (HND) Osaka (KIX) Seoul (ICN) All routes