NGO CTS Nagoya to Chitose International Airport

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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nagoya (NGO) to Chitose International Airport (CTS)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nagoya to Sapporo. While takeoff offers decent views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with Lake Shikotsu and Hokkaido's volcanic landscape. The left side captures the most visually striking moment of the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Nagoya in Nagoya?

During takeoff from Nagoya (NGO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Kiso and Ibi river valleys immediately after departure, plus the Nobi Plain's urban sprawl. The aircraft climbs northeastward, so right-side passengers see the terrain the flight is heading toward. Notable sights include: Nobi Plain (Nagoya's industrial flatlands), Kiso River valley, Ibi River, foothills of the Japanese Alps (distant).

What can I see when landing at Chitose International Airport in Sapporo?

When landing at Chitose International Airport (CTS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Chitose. The aircraft approaches from the south, and left-side passengers see Lake Shikotsu and the surrounding forested terrain of Hokkaido's interior before the final approach over the Ishikari Plain. Notable sights include: Lake Shikotsu (caldera lake with dark blue water), Maruyama and surrounding volcanic peaks, Ishikari Plain (flat agricultural region), Chitose city and airport approach.

How long is the flight from Nagoya to Sapporo?

The flight from Nagoya (NGO) to Chitose International Airport (CTS) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

What does the Nagoya to Sapporo flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the Kiso and Ibi river valleys, then passes over the mountainous spine of central Honshu including foothills of the Japanese Alps. The aircraft then crosses the Tsugaru Strait (the water passage between Honshu and Hokkaido), after which it descends toward Hokkaido's interior, passing over the volcanic plateau region before reaching the Ishikari Plain where Chitose Airport is located.