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FNJ → VVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (Pyongyang) to Vladivostok International Airport (Vladivostok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of the rugged North Korean coastline, the unique geographical tri-border area where North Korea, China, and Russia meet, and the scenic bays of the Russian Far East.
Hamhung Bay
Views of North Korea's second-largest city and its major industrial port facilities along the coastline.
Sea of Japan Coastline
A dramatic perspective of where the steep mountains of the Korean Peninsula drop sharply into the deep blue sea.
Tumen River Estuary
The rare sight of the tri-border point where the territories of North Korea, China, and Russia converge near the coast.
Peter the Great Gulf
The largest gulf in the Sea of Japan, featuring numerous islands and the jagged coastline of the Russian Far East.
Vladivostok Coastal Approach
Breathtaking views of the cliffs and inlets near the city of Vladivostok during the final approach to VVO airport.
This side is essential for seeing the Tumen River bridge, the only rail link between North Korea and Russia. For the best experience, choose a window seat away from the wing. On morning flights, use a polarizing filter to manage the reflection of the sun off the Sea of Japan.
Pyongyang Outskirts
Aerial views of the Sunan district and the rural landscape surrounding the capital city shortly after takeoff.
Myohyang Mountains
Rugged, sacred peaks known for their natural beauty and steep granite slopes in the northern interior.
Kaema Plateau
Often called the 'Roof of Korea,' this high-altitude basalt plateau offers vast, desolate winter landscapes.
Sikhote-Alin Foothills
Dense, mountainous forests of the Russian Primorsky Krai as the aircraft begins its descent into Vladivostok.
Sit on the left for interior mountain views. On morning flights, this side will be shaded, providing better conditions for photography of the Kaema Plateau without sun glare. During winter, the snow coverage on the northern peaks is particularly striking.
Distance: 713 km (443 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: FNJ (39.224098, 125.669998)
Arrival: VVO (43.39899826049805, 132.14799499511722)
Route Type: International
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