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KWL → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the karst mountains of Guangxi to the sprawling megacity of Shanghai and the island-dotted waters of the East China Sea.
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Wuyi Mountains
Ancient, mist-covered mountain ranges along the Fujian border with deep green valleys.
Shanghai Megacity
Clear views of the Pudong skyline, the Bund, and the massive Yangtze River mouth.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
A stunning 36km long S-shaped bridge crossing the bay south of Shanghai.
Zhoushan Archipelago
Hundreds of small islands and busy shipping lanes dotting the East China Sea.
Korean West Coast
The intricate, jagged coastline and mudflats of South Korea's western islands.
Sit here for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Shanghai skyline and coastal islands. Look out for the massive concentration of cargo ships waiting outside the Port of Shanghai.
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Guilin Karst Mountains
Spectacular limestone peaks and winding rivers visible immediately after departure from KWL.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake, often visible as a vast silver mirror to the north.
Qingdao Peninsula
On more northerly flight paths, the red roofs and coastal inlets of Qingdao can be spotted.
Incheon Bridge
One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges, stretching across the sea as you descend into ICN.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Yellow Sea. It also offers the best view of the Incheon bridge during the final approach pattern when landing toward the north.
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Get eSIMs for South KoreaDistance: 2,064 km (1,283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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