Seeing Mount Kita from a planeup to 6 ★
Japan's second-highest peak at about 10,480 ft, after Fuji, in the Southern Alps. Look for a steep pyramid with a big east face, with Fuji visible to the east.
11 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Osaka: sit on the right, 15 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Osaka | Right | 15 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Kumamoto | Right | 15 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Fukuoka | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 16 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Hiroshima | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 16 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Matsuyama | Right | 16 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Ishigaki | Right | 17 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Nagasaki | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 17 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Naha | Right | 17 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Kagoshima | Right | 18 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Hong Kong | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 23 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 23 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 Mount Kita from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (10 of 11). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Kita from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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