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LJG → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain immediately after takeoff and superior views of the rugged Qinling mountain range and the North China coastline.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Rising 5,596m, the glacier-capped peaks are visible shortly after departure from LJG.
Qinling Mountains
The massive east-west mountain range that serves as China's natural climate boundary.
Yellow River (Huang He)
View the winding paths of China's 'Mother River' as it cuts through the northern plains.
Qingdao Coastline
Aerial perspective of the red-tiled roofs and the Olympic Sailing Center as you exit mainland China.
Incheon Bridge
The longest cable-stayed bridge in South Korea, visible during the final descent into ICN.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the snow-capped Himalayan foothills early in the flight. Choose a morning flight for the clearest visibility and the best lighting on the mountains without solar glare. On the descent, the left side often provides a clearer view of the Yeongjong Island landscape.
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Erhai Lake
An ear-shaped alpine lake visible if the flight path tracks slightly south upon departure.
Yangtze River Delta
Distant views of the busy shipping lanes and industrial powerhouses of the Yangtze mouth.
Central Plains Agriculture
Endless geometric patterns of China's heartland farmland stretching to the horizon.
Yellow Sea Traffic
Countless cargo ships and fishing vessels dotted across the water near the Korean coast.
Incheon Archipelago
Picturesque clusters of islands in the West Sea of Korea during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Yellow Sea. During the descent, you may get distant views of the Seoul skyline if the flight approaches from the south. Keep your window shade down during the middle of a daytime flight to avoid the harsh southern sun.
Book Hotels in SeoulDistance: 2,732 km (1,698 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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