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ICN → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Incheon International Airport (Seoul) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanoes of the Kamchatka Peninsula and the vast, untouched wilderness of the Arctic and Northern Canada.
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Kamchatka Volcanoes
Aerial views of active volcanic peaks and rugged ridges along the Russian Far East coast.
Brooks Range
The northernmost mountain range of the Rocky Mountain system stretching across Alaska.
Arctic Tundra
Mesmerizing patterns of permafrost, frozen rivers, and thousands of small lakes in Northern Canada.
Lake Superior
The vast expanse of the largest Great Lake as the flight crosses into the United States.
Incheon Bridge
A stunning view of the architectural marvel connecting Incheon International Airport to the mainland during takeoff.
Sit on the left side to witness the volcanic activity of Kamchatka roughly 3 to 4 hours into the flight. For the best Arctic views, look out while over the Northwest Territories; during summer months, this area remains visible under the midnight sun. Keep your window shade open during the descent over Michigan to see the dense forests of the Upper Peninsula.
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Aleutian Islands
A chain of volcanic islands often visible if the flight path takes a more southerly Pacific route.
Canadian Rockies
Distant views of the snow-capped peaks to the south as you traverse central Canada.
Lake Michigan
The deep blue waters and sandy coastline of the Michigan shoreline during the final descent.
Straits of Mackinac
The narrow waterway connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, often featuring the Mackinac Bridge.
Detroit River
The international border between the USA and Canada visible just before landing at DTW.
The right side is better for catching the sunset or sunrise depending on the specific flight timing and season. It offers superior views of the Great Lakes system during the final hour of flight. If landing from the north, you might see the Detroit skyline and the Ambassador Bridge just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in DetroitDistance: 10,654 km (6,620 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 32 min
Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: International
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