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ICN → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Incheon International Airport (Seoul) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional perspective of the island-dotted Seto Inland Sea and the intricate southern coastline of the Korean Peninsula.
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Dadohaehaesang National Park
Thousands of small islands and jagged peninsulas along the southern tip of South Korea.
Tsushima Island
The strategic island located in the middle of the Korea Strait between the two nations.
Seto Inland Sea
A stunning maritime landscape featuring hundreds of islands nestled between Honshu and Shikoku.
Great Seto Bridge
The series of double-deck bridges connecting Okayama and Kagawa prefectures is visible on clear days.
Awaji Island
A large island in the eastern part of the Inland Sea, marking the final stage of the descent.
This is the premier choice for this route. Afternoon flights offer stunning sunset colors over the Seto Inland Sea. Watch for the artificial island structure of Kansai Airport just before landing, as the plane often banks over the water to align with the runway.
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Incheon Bridge
Visible immediately after takeoff, this massive cable-stayed bridge connects the airport island to the mainland.
Sobaek Mountains
Aerial views of the rugged central mountain range of South Korea as the flight heads southeast.
San'in Coastline
The northern coastline of Japan's Honshu island, featuring dramatic cliffs and the Sea of Japan.
Northern Osaka Bay
The industrial and urban sprawl of Kobe and northern Osaka as the plane turns for its final approach.
Sit here if you prefer views of the Korean interior mountains. During morning flights, this side faces north, which helps avoid direct sunlight and glare while taking photos of the Japanese coastline.
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Get eSIMs for JapanDistance: 860 km (534 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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