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One of the world's largest volcanic calderas spans 25 km across on the island of Kyushu. The active Nakadake crater and its emerald lake stand out on flights across southern Japan.
58Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🌋 MountainType
Routes that pass it58
LAX → SGN
Both Sides
SGN → LAX
Both Sides
LAX → TOY
Both Sides
TOY → LAX
Both Sides
ITM → SZX
Both Sides
SZX → ITM
Both Sides
HND → KMJ
Both Sides
KMJ → HND
Both Sides
CAN → NGO
Right
NGO → CAN
Left
ONT → TPE
Right
TPE → ONT
Left
SJC → TPE
Left
TPE → SJC
Right
SFO → TPE
Left
TPE → SFO
Right
HKG → ITM
Left
ITM → HKG
Right
CAN → KIX
Left
KIX → CAN
Right
BKK → KIX
Left
GMP → LIN
Left
KIX → BKK
Right
KMJ → TPE
Left
LIN → GMP
Right
TPE → KMJ
Right
CAN → ITM
Right
ITM → CAN
Left
BKK → ITM
Right
ITM → BKK
Left
ICN → ZAG
Left
ZAG → ICN
Right
LAX → TPE
Right
TPE → LAX
Left
SFO → TSA
Right
TSA → SFO
Left
HAN → HND
Right
HND → HAN
Left
ICN → KMJ
Left
KMJ → ICN
Right
HKG → NGO
Left
NGO → HKG
Right
GUM → ICN
Right
ICN → GUM
Left
ICN → WAW
Right
SFO → TXG
Right
TXG → SFO
Left
WAW → ICN
Left
ICN → MXP
Right
KIX → SZX
Right
MXP → ICN
Left
SZX → KIX
Left
HAN → NRT
Right
NRT → HAN
Left
GMP → VIE
Left
VIE → GMP
Right
HAN → KIX
Right
KIX → HAN
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Mount Aso from a plane?
Yes — 58 flight routes pass within 30 km of Mount Aso. The closest routes include Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles, Los Angeles to Toyama. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Mount Aso?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Mount Aso: on a Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City flight, visible from both sides; on a Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles flight, visible from both sides; on a Los Angeles to Toyama flight, visible from both sides.