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BKI → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (Kota Kinabalu) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is preferred for its early view of the majestic Mount Kinabalu and the picturesque island-dotted coastline of South Korea during the final approach.
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Mount Kinabalu
The granite peaks of Malaysia's highest mountain are visible shortly after departure.
Luzon Mountains
Distant views of the northern Philippines' rugged mountain ranges.
Taiwan Central Range
A panoramic look at the high-altitude spine of Taiwan if the flight path tracks east.
Jeju Island
Spot Hallasan volcano and the coastline of Korea's most famous holiday island.
Korean Archipelago
Dazzling views of the thousands of small islands off the southern coast of the peninsula.
The right side is essential for seeing Mount Kinabalu within 10-15 minutes of takeoff. Most flights are red-eyes; for early morning arrivals, sit on the right to witness the sun rising over the Korean East Sea. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to avoid waking other passengers as the sun rises early at high altitudes.
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South China Sea
Expansive views of deep blue waters and major international shipping lanes.
Taiwan Western Plains
A distant view of Taiwan's densely populated western coast and urban sprawl.
Incheon Grand Bridge
A stunning view of South Korea's longest cable-stayed bridge during final descent.
Yellow Sea Horizon
Beautiful sunset or sunrise colors reflecting off the shallow coastal waters.
Choose the left side for better views of the Incheon Bridge during landing. If flying during the afternoon, this side avoids direct glare from the sun as you head north. Watch for the cargo ships entering the busy Incheon port area.
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Get eSIMs for South KoreaDistance: 3,661 km (2,275 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 18 min
Departure: BKI (5.9372100830078125, 116.0510025024414)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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