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HFE â ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hefei Luogang International Airport (Hefei) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Chaohu Lake shortly after takeoff from Hefei and provides the most iconic views of the Incheon Bridge and Songdo's futuristic skyline during the landing approach.
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Chaohu Lake
Dramatic views of one of China's five largest freshwater lakes, visible almost immediately after takeoff.
Yancheng Wetlands
The shimmering coastal marshes and salt pans of the Yellow Sea coast, a UNESCO world heritage site for migratory birds.
Incheon Bridge
A spectacular view of the 21.38km cable-stayed bridge that curves elegantly over the sea toward the airport.
Songdo International City
The impressive glass-and-steel skyline of Incheon's 'Smart City' reflecting in the coastal waters.
Incheon Port
The massive logistics hub and lock system of the Port of Incheon as the plane descends over the West Sea.
The right side is highly recommended for the descent into ICN; the Incheon Bridge is one of the world's most photogenic pieces of infrastructure. During sunset flights, this side catches the golden hour glow over the Yellow Sea. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes before landing for the Songdo skyline.
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Northern Hefei Urbanscape
Aerial view of the rapidly expanding industrial and residential sectors of northern Hefei city.
Huaihe River Basin
The intricate patchwork of agricultural fields and irrigation canals spanning the Anhui and Jiangsu plains.
Haizhou Bay
The transition point where the northern Jiangsu coastline meets the vast expanse of the Yellow Sea.
Yellow Sea Maritime Routes
A high-altitude perspective of the busy cargo shipping lanes connecting East Asian major ports.
Ganghwa Island
On a clear day during the northern approach, views of the historic islands located near the maritime border.
Sit on the left for softer, indirect light during morning flights to Seoul. Look for the massive wind farms along the northern Jiangsu coast before the plane heads out over the open water. This side is better if you prefer seeing the more rugged, island-dotted coastline north of Incheon during final descent.
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Get eSIMs for South KoreaDistance: 1,049 km (652 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: HFE (31.78000068664551, 117.2979965209961)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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