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ICN → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Incheon International Airport (Seoul) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic perspective of China's varying topography, including the transition from the Yangtze plains to the rugged karst mountains of Guizhou and the scenic approach over Dianchi Lake.
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Incheon Bridge
An impressive aerial view of one of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges right after takeoff.
The Yangtze River
Cross over the winding 'Golden Waterway' as it snakes through the heart of central China.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
The breathtaking and surreal limestone formations characteristic of Southwest China's unique geology.
Dianchi Lake
The 'Sparkling Pearl of the Plateau' provides a stunning landmark during the final descent into Kunming.
Kunming Cityscape
A panoramic view of the 'City of Eternal Spring' nestled against the mountainous Yunnan landscape.
Ideal for afternoon or sunset flights as the sun sets to the west. The karst topography of Guizhou and the final approach over Dianchi Lake are the visual highlights, so keep your camera ready during the last 45 minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in KunmingYellow Sea Archipelago
A scattered collection of islands and coastal mudflats visible shortly after departing Incheon.
Yangtze Delta Edge
Views of the dense urban sprawl and intricate canal networks of the southern Yangtze River Delta.
Poyang Lake
If the flight path trends south, you may spot China's largest freshwater lake in Jiangxi Province.
Nanling Mountains
Lush, forest-covered mountain ranges that define the border between central and southern China.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is particularly scenic during the first half of the flight over the Yellow Sea and the coastal provinces.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,613 km (1,624 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 29 min
Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: International
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