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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side provides a superior vantage point for the scenic approach into Korea, featuring the intricate West Sea archipelago and the impressive urban landscape of Incheon and Songdo.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Zhoushan Islands

A beautiful cluster of islands off the coast of Zhejiang province visible early in the flight.

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Korean Archipelago

A stunning mosaic of hundreds of small islands along the South Korean western coast.

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Songdo International City

A high-tech smart city with a unique futuristic skyline and central park.

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Incheon Bridge

One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges connecting the airport to the mainland.

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Yeongjong Island

A clear view of the reclaimed land and sprawling terminal structures of Incheon Airport.

Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Incheon Bridge and Songdo skyscrapers during final descent. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography of the Korean coastline and the 'Dadohae' islands.

Left Side Highlights
7.0
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Hangzhou Bay

Aerial view of the massive estuary and the Qiantang River mouth shortly after takeoff.

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Shanghai Outskirts

On clear days, the dense urban sprawl of the greater Shanghai area is visible to the North.

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Yangshan Deep Water Port

View of the massive automated container terminal connected by the Donghai Bridge.

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Yellow Sea

The vast maritime corridor between China and the Korean Peninsula.

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Ganghwa Island

Historic mountainous terrain and coastal mudflats seen during the northern approach pattern.

Best for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and catch a potential sunset over the sea. Look out for the massive cross-sea bridges near Shanghai within the first 20 minutes of flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 978 km (608 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min

Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)

Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)

Route Type: International

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