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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic mountain scenery and superior lighting conditions for this long westbound journey.

Left Side Highlights
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Incheon Coastline

Dramatic views of the Incheon Grand Bridge and the scattered islands of the Yellow Sea immediately after takeoff.

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Tien Shan Mountains

The 'Celestial Mountains' provide a stunning backdrop of jagged, snow-capped peaks along the border of China and Kyrgyzstan.

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Southern Caspian Sea

Aerial perspective of the deep blue waters and the diverse shoreline of the world's largest inland sea.

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Caucasus Range

A highlight of the trip, featuring the rugged peaks that bridge the gap between Europe and Asia.

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Black Sea Coast

Sweeping views of the Bulgarian and Romanian coastlines as the flight transitions into European airspace.

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The Alps

On the final approach, the distant southern horizon often reveals the massive, snow-covered peaks of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps.

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Rhine-Main Valley

Low-altitude views of the historic German landscape, including small towns and dense forests, during the descent into Frankfurt.

Sit on the left to avoid direct glare from the sun, which remains to the south for the duration of this westbound flight. The most spectacular mountain views occur approximately 8 to 10 hours into the flight. For the best photos of the Caucasus, ensure your window is clean before the cabin lights are dimmed for the mid-flight rest period. Seasonal snow cover in Central Asia is most impressive between November and April.

Right Side Highlights
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Kazakh Steppe

An endless, mesmerizing horizon of vast grasslands and remote nomadic territories in Central Asia.

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Volga River Delta

The intricate, branch-like patterns of Russia's most famous river as it nears the Caspian Sea.

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Carpathian Mountains

The forested, arc-shaped mountain range stretching through Romania, Ukraine, and Poland.

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Central European Cities

On clear days, the right side provides glimpses of major urban centers like Budapest or Prague depending on the specific air corridor.

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Spessart Nature Park

Deep green canopy views of one of Germany's largest contiguous forest areas shortly before landing.

While the right side is less mountainous, it offers softer light and is ideal for observing the unique geography of the Eurasian Steppe. Look out for the complex industrial patterns and salt flats near the northern Caspian Sea. This side is often quieter as it faces away from the sun, making it better for those who want to keep their window shade open without overheating the cabin space.

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Route Information

Distance: 8,543 km (5,308 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 3 min

Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)

Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Route Type: International

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