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CGK → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a more diverse landscape, featuring the volcanic peaks of Java, the Philippine islands, the iconic Jeju Island, and the beautiful Korean coastline during the descent.
Java Volcanic Arc
Distant but majestic views of Mount Gede and Pangrango towering over the clouds shortly after takeoff from CGK.
Philippine Archipelago
Breathtaking views of turquoise waters and intricate coral reefs surrounding Palawan or western Luzon depending on the wind.
Jeju Island
A clear view of Mount Hallasan, South Korea's highest peak, and the unique volcanic crater terrain of the island.
Squid Fishing Fleets
At night, the East China Sea glows with thousands of powerful green lights from commercial fishing boats.
Incheon Grand Bridge
A stunning close-up of the massive cable-stayed bridge, one of the longest in the world, during the final approach.
The right side is the premier scenic side for this route. Keep your window shade open approximately 50 minutes before landing to spot Jeju Island. On night flights, the green fishing lights are a surreal sight that mimics a city on the water.
Jakarta Bay
Aerial views of the massive Tanjung Priok port and the sprawling North Jakarta coastline during the initial climb.
Kalimantan Wilderness
The dense, tropical canopy of Indonesian Borneo and the winding brown rivers of West Kalimantan from high altitude.
Maritime Traffic
High-density shipping lanes in the South China Sea, featuring hundreds of cargo vessels and tankers near the equator.
East China Sea Coast
Distant views of the illuminated Chinese coastal cities like Ningbo or Shanghai on clear evening flights.
Select the left side for morning departures to stay in the shade and avoid the harsh tropical sun. During winter months, look for 'sea smoke' or atmospheric mist over the Yellow Sea as the plane nears the Korean Peninsula.
Distance: 5,264 km (3,271 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 12 min
Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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