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ICN → VTE
Which side of the plane to sit from Incheon International Airport (Seoul) to Wattay International Airport (Vientiane)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic karst topography of Southern China and a better angle for the Mekong River during the approach into Vientiane.
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Yellow Sea Islands
Aerial view of the numerous small islands scattered along the South Korean and Chinese coastlines.
Wuyi Mountains
Stunning green peaks of Fujian province, known for their deep gorges and dramatic cliffs.
Guangxi Karst peaks
Iconic limestone formations and 'sugarloaf' hills characteristic of the Guilin and Yangshuo regions.
The Mekong River
The 'Mother of Waters' becomes visible during descent, snaking along the Thailand-Laos border toward Vientiane.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the right during daytime flights to maximize visibility of the karst mountains in Southern China. During the descent into Vientiane, the Mekong River is most frequently visible from this side as the plane turns for its final approach.
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Incheon Bridge
View of the massive bridge connecting Yeongjong Island to the mainland shortly after takeoff from ICN.
East China Sea
Expansive views of the maritime corridor often filled with cargo vessels and fishing fleets.
Pearl River Delta
Distant views of the massive urban light clusters of Hong Kong and Shenzhen during evening flights.
Annamite Range
The dense, rugged mountain chain that forms the border between Vietnam and Laos as you cross into Indochina.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to catch the sunset glow over the mountains of Laos if flying in the late afternoon. If the flight path takes a coastal route, keep an eye out for the twinkling lights of major Chinese coastal cities.
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Get eSIMs for LaosDistance: 3,179 km (1,975 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Arrival: VTE (17.988300323500003, 102.56300354)
Route Type: International
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