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LAX → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular parade of geographic wonders, from the rugged Pacific Northwest coastline to the majestic glaciers of Alaska and the volcanic peaks of the Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Pacific Northwest
Distant views of the Cascade Range peaks, including Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula.
Gulf of Alaska
Breathtaking sights of massive coastal glaciers and snow-capped peaks in the Saint Elias Mountains.
Aleutian Islands
The rugged, volcanic island chain stretching toward Asia, often visible between cloud breaks.
Kamchatka Volcanoes
If the flight path is northern, you may see the stunning, active stratovolcanoes of eastern Russia.
Bering Sea Edge
The transition zone where the Pacific meets the Bering Sea, often marked by unique cloud formations.
The right side is the definitive choice for scenery. For the best views of Alaska and the Aleutians, try to book a flight that departs LAX in the morning to ensure daylight over the northern latitudes. Bring binoculars to spot the volcanic craters of Kamchatka. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to avoid heating the cabin, but check frequently as you pass 55-60 degrees North latitude.
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Pacific Expanse
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue North Pacific Ocean for the majority of the flight.
The Long Sunset
Because the flight travels west against the sun, you can experience a prolonged, multi-hour sunset or sunrise horizon.
Korean Archipelago
Upon descent, views of the small, rocky islands dotting the Yellow Sea near Incheon.
Maritime Traffic
Cargo ships entering the busy shipping lanes of the Port of Los Angeles and later the Port of Incheon.
Choose the left side if you prefer a relaxing view of the horizon and want to avoid the direct glare of the sun during the middle of the flight. It is particularly good for those who enjoy long-exposure photography of the sunset colors over the water. Be aware that most of the flight will be over the open ocean with little land in sight.
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Get eSIMs for South KoreaDistance: 9,625 km (5,981 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 19 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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