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CMB → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the diverse landmasses of Southeast Asia and the rugged coastal terrain of Southern China before the final approach into Korea.
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Bay of Bengal
Expansive views of the deep blue waters shortly after departing the Sri Lankan coast.
Indochina Highlands
Rugged mountainous terrain across Thailand and Laos, often shrouded in misty clouds.
Red River Delta
The lush, green agricultural patterns of Northern Vietnam near the Gulf of Tonkin.
Southern China Metropolises
Bird's-eye views of the sprawling urban density and lights of cities like Guangzhou and Xiamen.
Fujian Archipelago
A complex network of coastal islands and aquaculture farms along the Chinese coast.
Incheon Grand Bridge
A spectacular view of the massive bridge connecting Yeongjong Island to the mainland during the descent.
Choose this side for daytime flights to capture the karst topography of Southeast Asia. Since many flights on this route are redeyes, the left side provides excellent views of the brightly lit coastal cities of China. For morning arrivals, keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun.
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Andaman Sea
Distances views of the islands off the coast of Myanmar and Western Thailand.
South China Sea
Observation of some of the world's busiest maritime shipping lanes near the Pearl River Delta.
Hong Kong & Macau
The spectacular light displays of the Pearl River Delta region if the flight path tracks slightly south.
Taiwan Strait
A distant silhouette of Taiwan's central mountain range across the busy strait.
Yellow Sea Islands
Dozens of small Korean islands dotting the turquoise waters during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise over the Pacific if you are on an overnight flight. During the final descent into ICN, this side often provides better views of the numerous small islands in the West Sea. If flying in winter, watch for the stark contrast of snow-covered Korean landscapes upon arrival.
Book Hotels in SeoulDistance: 5,768 km (3,584 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 47 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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