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CAN → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior views of the East China Sea, the volcanic peaks of Jeju Island, and the dense archipelago along the South Korean coast.
Wuyi Mountains
The flight path often passes near the UNESCO-listed peaks known for their dramatic granite formations.
Jeju Island
On clear days, the iconic Mount Hallasan, a dormant volcano and Korea's highest peak, is visible in the distance.
Korean Archipelago
A stunning view of the thousands of small islands making up the Dadohaehaesang National Park.
Incheon Bridge
One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges, spanning the sea to connect Incheon to the airport island.
Yellow Sea Shipping
Dense clusters of container ships and fishing vessels active in one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.
This is the 'scenic' side for the approach to Seoul. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 40 minutes before landing for Jeju Island. The Incheon Bridge is most spectacular during evening flights when fully illuminated.
Guangzhou Urban Hub
Aerial view of the sprawling Pearl River Delta and the dense urban landscape of Guangzhou shortly after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged mountainous terrain and forest cover in northern Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces.
Yangtze River Delta
The flight crosses the vast Yangtze River near its mouth, showing the scale of China's longest river.
Mainland Sunset
On afternoon flights, this side offers dramatic sunset views over the Chinese interior.
Incheon Tidal Flats
Views of the extensive and famous mudflats along the western coast of the Korean Peninsula during descent.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for better views of the massive Yangtze River crossing. During descent into ICN, you may see the inland industrial zones of Incheon.
Distance: 2,005 km (1,246 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 40 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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