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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the diverse Southeast Asian landmass, including the mountains of Vietnam and the world-famous limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Incheon Urban Sprawl

Glimpse the massive scale of Greater Seoul and the intricate coastline of the Yellow Sea shortly after takeoff.

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Annamite Range

Overfly the rugged mountain chain that runs through Vietnam and Laos, offering lush green canopy views.

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Tonle Sap Lake

See Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake in Cambodia, known for its seasonal changes in size.

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Phang Nga Bay

The star attraction: hundreds of limestone karsts rising from emerald waters as you descend into Phuket.

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Gulf of Thailand

Vibrant blue waters dotted with fishing boats and small uninhabited islands during the mid-flight transition.

Book a window seat on the left for the approach phase; if landing from the North, you will pass directly over the stunning islands of Phang Nga Bay. This side also avoids direct sun glare during morning flights heading south-southwest. Sit forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the coastal geography.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Incheon Grand Bridge

Get a bird's-eye view of Korea's longest cable-stayed bridge connecting the airport island to the mainland.

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South China Sea

A vast expanse of deep blue water, often featuring merchant ships and beautiful cloud formations.

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China Coastline

Distant views of the Fujian and Guangdong provinces, showing the industrial and natural blend of the coast.

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Phuket West Coast

Clear views of the Andaman Sea and the famous beaches of Phuket's western shore during the final approach.

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Andaman Sunset

On late afternoon flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to spectacular tropical sunsets over the sea.

The right side is perfect for capturing the sunset on evening flights. During the descent, you get a great view of the white sand beaches along Phuket's western coast, like Mai Khao beach, just before touchdown. Be aware that during the rainy season (May-October), cloud cover may obscure many of the maritime views.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,320 km (2,684 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 5 min

Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)

Arrival: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)

Route Type: International

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