Loading map...

HAN destination photo
ICN destination photo

HAN β†’ ICN

Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most diverse scenery, including the sprawling Red River Delta at takeoff and the intricate archipelago of the Korean west coast during the approach to Incheon.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
πŸ™οΈ

Hanoi & Red River Delta

Immediate views of Hanoi's urban density and the winding silt-rich Red River as the plane climbs.

⛰️

Ha Long Bay Karsts

If the flight path stays slightly north, passengers can see the unique limestone formations of the UNESCO site in the distance.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³

South China Coastline

Views of the industrial and mountain-fringed coastline of Guangdong and Fujian provinces during the mid-flight segment.

🏝️

Korean Archipelago

The stunning sight of hundreds of small, green islands dotting the Yellow Sea as you descend toward Incheon.

πŸŒ‰

Incheon Bridge

One of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world, visible just before touchdown at ICN.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the Red River Delta. For morning flights (common on this route), the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Korean coastline without glare.

Right Side Highlights
6.5
🌊

Gulf of Tonkin

A vast expanse of deep blue water shortly after departing from the Vietnamese coast.

🏝️

Hainan Island

Look down to see the northern tropical shores of Hainan, China’s primary island province.

πŸŒ‹

Jeju Island

On clear days with a southerly flight path, Hallasan mountain on Jeju Island is visible to the south.

πŸŒ…

Yellow Sea Horizon

Stunning lighting during sunrise or sunset flights, as the sun reflects off the East China Sea.

The right side is ideal for night flights or late afternoon departures to catch the sunset over the sea. If you are flying during the day, expect significant glare from the sun as you head northeast towards Korea.

Top Activities in Seoul
Route Information

Distance: 2,684 km (1,668 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min

Departure: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)

Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)

Route Type: International

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.