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ICN → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Incheon International Airport (Seoul) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Yangtze River's winding course and the dense urban landscapes of central China before descending into the Sichuan Basin.
Incheon Bridge
View the massive cable-stayed bridge connecting Incheon International Airport to the mainland shortly after takeoff.
Yangtze River Estuary
Spot the distinct silt patterns and color change where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea.
Wuhan Cityscape
A high-altitude view of the sprawling 'Chicago of China' and its numerous bridges crossing the Yangtze.
Yangtze Meanders
Witness the dramatic curves and oxbows of the river as it carves through the Hubei and Anhui provinces.
Chongqing Perimeter
As the flight nears its destination, catch glimpses of the mountainous outskirts of the Chongqing municipality.
Sichuan Basin Entrance
Observe the sudden transition from the rugged Daba Mountains into the fertile, often misty Sichuan Basin.
Opt for the left side on morning flights to avoid direct glare. The Yangtze River is the primary geographic feature; keep a window seat to track its path through central China. During the final 45 minutes, stay alert for the dramatic terrain changes as the plane enters the Sichuan province borders.
Incheon Coastline
Detailed views of the South Korean coastline and small islands immediately after departure towards the sea.
Yellow Sea Shipping Lanes
Observe the high-density maritime traffic and cargo vessels in the busy lanes between Korea and China.
Central China Agriculture
Look down at the vast, intricate patchwork patterns of farmland across the Henan and Anhui plains.
Qinling Mountains
On exceptionally clear days, the northern horizon features the massive Qinling range, China's major geographic divide.
Longquan Mountains
Final approach views of the verdant ridges that border the eastern edge of the Chengdu plain.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to experience the sunset over the Chinese mainland. While the terrain is flatter for the first half of the journey, the approach into Chengdu offers unique views of the rural-to-urban transition of the Sichuan plains.
Distance: 2,204 km (1,370 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: International
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