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HAN β ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Chinaβs primary island province.
Jeju Island
On clear days with a southerly flight path, Hallasan mountain on Jeju Island is visible to the south.
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.
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
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