The left (south-facing) side offers continuous coastal and bay scenery from both the Ise Bay departure and the Hakata Bay arrival, plus a glimpse of the Seto Inland Sea's islands during cruise, while the right side stays over featureless inland terrain for most of the flight.
Flight Path
Seto Inland Sea with its scattered islands, the Chugoku mountain range faintly visible to the north, and the northern coast of Shikoku island to the south.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from NGO
LEFTDeparting Centrair, the climb-out curves south over Ise Bay before turning west, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Chita Peninsula and the bay's coastline. The right side mostly shows the flat Nobi Plain with little definition.
Landing at FUK
LEFTOn approach to Fukuoka from the north, the descent path crosses Hakata Bay, letting left-side passengers see the city's harbor, skyline, and the artificial Island City development before touchdown. The right side faces inland toward less distinct suburban terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Fukuoka (FUK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nagoya to Fukuoka. The left (south-facing) side offers continuous coastal and bay scenery from both the Ise Bay departure and the Hakata Bay arrival, plus a glimpse of the Seto Inland Sea's islands during cruise, while the right side stays over featureless inland terrain for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya?
During takeoff from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Centrair, the climb-out curves south over Ise Bay before turning west, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Chita Peninsula and the bay's coastline. The right side mostly shows the flat Nobi Plain with little definition. Notable sights include: Ise Bay, Chita Peninsula, Mikawa Bay shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Fukuoka in Fukuoka?
When landing at Fukuoka (FUK), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Fukuoka from the north, the descent path crosses Hakata Bay, letting left-side passengers see the city's harbor, skyline, and the artificial Island City development before touchdown. The right side faces inland toward less distinct suburban terrain. Notable sights include: Hakata Bay, Fukuoka city skyline, Island City (Kashii), Genkai Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Nagoya to Fukuoka?
The flight from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Fukuoka (FUK) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Nagoya to Fukuoka flight path pass over?
Seto Inland Sea with its scattered islands, the Chugoku mountain range faintly visible to the north, and the northern coast of Shikoku island to the south.