Seeing Kuju Mountains from a planeup to 5 ★
A cluster of volcanic peaks in central Kyushu topping out at about 5,880 ft, the highest on the Kyushu mainland. Look for steaming vents and grassland highlands, with Aso's caldera to the south.
5 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Kumamoto: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Fukuoka to Tokyo | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 9 min after takeoff |
| Kumamoto to Tokyo | Left | 9 min after takeoff |
| Nagasaki to Tokyo | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 12 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Kumamoto | Right | 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 Kuju Mountains from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Kuju Mountains 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.
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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