Brisbane to Osaka flight path: BNE to KIX

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Osaka. The right side wins on both ends of the flight—Moreton Bay's islands at departure and Osaka Bay's city-and-mountain backdrop at arrival—while the long Coral Sea and Philippine Sea cruise portion offers little differentiation between sides.

During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BNE northbound, the right side looks east over Moreton Bay, North Stradbroke and Moreton Islands, giving a nice coastal/bay view during the initial climb, while the left side just shows flat Brisbane suburbs and the low, hazy Great Dividing Range foothills. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay, North Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island, Brisbane River mouth.

When landing at Kansai International (KIX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into KIX, the runway-24 pattern typically brings the aircraft down from the northeast over Osaka Bay, so the right side faces the city and mountains: Osaka's skyline, the Kobe waterfront, and the steep green wall of the Rokko mountains behind it, with Awaji Island visible further out in the bay. Notable sights include: Osaka skyline, Kobe waterfront, Rokko mountain range, Awaji Island.

The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Kansai International (KIX) takes about 9 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,428 miles (7,126 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Coral Sea, Solomon Sea near Papua New Guinea, Philippine Sea, East China Sea approaching Japan — the vast majority of the route is open ocean with no significant landmarks visible from either side.