Seeing Sagamihara from a plane
A Tokyo-area commuter city and home of JAXA's space science institute, which ran the Hayabusa asteroid missions. Look for the Sagami River and the Tanzawa mountains rising to the west.
3 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Osaka: sit on the right, on the climb, 6 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Osaka | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Kagoshima | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Naha | Right | on the climb, 6 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 Sagamihara from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sagamihara 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 Sagamihara 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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