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ICN → TLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Incheon International Airport (Seoul) to Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Central Asian landscape, including the unique Lake Balkhash and the Caspian Sea, followed by a dramatic approach into Tel Aviv over the Mediterranean with views of the city skyline.
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Incheon Bridge
A stunning view of one of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges shortly after departure from ICN.
Lake Balkhash
The massive, distinctively shaped lake in Kazakhstan, famous for its varying water salinity from west to east.
Caspian Sea Crossing
A long transit over the world's largest inland body of water, often revealing offshore oil platforms near Azerbaijan.
Mount Ararat
On clear days, the legendary snow-capped dormant volcano in eastern Turkey is visible in the distance.
Cyprus
The island of Cyprus often appears as a gem in the Mediterranean during the final hour of flight.
Tel Aviv Skyline
During the standard approach from the sea, the skyscrapers of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa are best seen from this side.
The right side (facing North) is the 'cool' side of the plane with indirect light, perfect for photography without cabin reflections. This side is particularly rewarding during the descent into TLV, as the plane typically flies past the city over the Mediterranean before making a U-turn to land, offering a panoramic view of the 'White City'.
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Aerial views of the Han River and the dense urban sprawl of the Seoul metropolitan area immediately after takeoff.
Gobi Desert Edges
The southern horizon reveals the vast, undulating sands and rocky outcrops of the Gobi Desert across Northern China.
Tianshan Mountains
Breathtaking snow-capped peaks of the 'Heavenly Mountains' as the flight passes over the border of Kyrgyzstan.
Silk Road Hubs
The historic landscapes surrounding ancient trading cities like Samarkand and Bukhara in Uzbekistan.
Taurus Mountains
The rugged southern mountain ranges of Turkey providing a textured backdrop before the Mediterranean crossing.
Israeli Coastline
The golden beaches and coastal plains stretching south toward Ashdod during the final descent into Ben Gurion.
The left side faces south, meaning you will encounter more direct sunlight during this westbound daytime flight. Keep your window shade partially closed to avoid glare, but keep an eye out for the Tianshan peaks. For the arrival in TLV, this side is excellent for seeing the coastline stretch toward the south if the plane approaches from the sea.
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Get eSIMs for IsraelDistance: 8,039 km (4,995 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 27 min
Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Route Type: International
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