About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kaohsiung International (KHH) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kaohsiung to Tokyo. The right side delivers the more dramatic takeoff view over Kaohsiung Harbor and the city, and during the cruise over the East China Sea and Ryukyu island chain, the right side faces generally east-southeast giving occasional glimpses of the Ryukyu Islands including Okinawa and the Amami group as the route tracks northeast. The left side is better at landing but the takeoff and en-route views tip the balance to the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Kaohsiung International in Kaohsiung?
During takeoff from Kaohsiung International (KHH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Kaohsiung typically departs northward on runway 09/27 or uses runway 36, and a right-side seat gives you a clear view over the city and the distinctive Kaohsiung Harbor with its container port facilities. You'll also see the Zuoying district and Lotus Pond before the aircraft turns northeast toward Japan. Notable sights include: Kaohsiung Harbor container port, Love River delta, Zuoying district urban grid, Kaohsiung 85 Sky Tower.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. NRT typically lands on runways 16L/16R or 34L/34R depending on wind. On the standard southerly approach over the Boso Peninsula, a left-side seat gives you Tokyo Bay, the Tokyo metropolitan skyline in the far distance, and the Chiba coastal plain. On a northerly departure, left side still captures the bay and city. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Chiba coastal plain, Narita city urban area, Tone River delta near the coast.
How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Tokyo?
The flight from Kaohsiung International (KHH) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Kaohsiung to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast across the Taiwan Strait briefly, then over the East China Sea. The Ryukyu island chain passes on the right side — Ishigaki, Miyako, and Okinawa's main island are all potentially visible on clear days as low green islands against deep blue water. The route then crosses open Pacific before making landfall over the Kii Peninsula or the Tokai coast of Honshu, where the Ise Bay coastline and the flat Nobi Plain become visible before the descent into the Kanto region.