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KHN → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanchang Changbei International Airport (Nanchang) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Yangtze River crossings and the urban development of eastern China, followed by a scenic coastal approach into Seoul.
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Yangtze River Crossing
View the massive scale of the Yangtze as the flight heads north from Jiangxi province.
Jiangsu Urban Clusters
Bird's-eye view of the dense urban networks and industrial hubs near the Chinese coastline.
Yellow Sea Coastline
The transition from the silty Chinese coast into the deeper blues of the Yellow Sea.
Incheon Grand Bridge
A stunning view of the 21km cable-stayed bridge connecting Songdo and Incheon International Airport.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. During the descent into ICN, this side often provides the best views of the Seoul metropolitan area's western skyline and the massive reclaimed land projects around the airport. Visibility is highest in late autumn when the air is crisp.
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Poyang Lake
Visible shortly after takeoff, this is China's largest freshwater lake and a vital ecological site.
Yellow Sea Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the sea horizon, particularly beautiful during late afternoon flights.
Korean Archipelago
Scores of small, emerald-green islands dotting the western coast of the Korean Peninsula during the approach.
ICN Terminal Layout
A great view of the unique architecture of Incheon Airport's terminals depending on the landing direction.
Choose this side if you are flying during sunset to catch the golden hour over the Yellow Sea. Keep your window shade open immediately after takeoff from Nanchang to see the vast wetlands of Poyang Lake. Right-side passengers often get a clearer view of the small fishing vessels in the Korean coastal waters.
Book Hotels in SeoulDistance: 1,369 km (851 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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