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MAD → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the European Alps, the stunning Tian Shan mountain range, and the iconic approach into Seoul over the Yellow Sea and Incheon Bridge.
The European Alps
Spectacular views of Europe's highest peaks, including Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, depending on the exact corridor.
Black Sea Coast
The transition from the Bulgarian coastline into the deep blue waters of the Black Sea.
Tian Shan Range
Known as the 'Celestial Mountains,' these massive peaks offer some of the most dramatic high-altitude scenery on earth.
Gobi Desert
Vast orange dunes and rocky landscapes stretching across Southern Mongolia and Northern China.
Incheon Bridge
During the final descent into ICN, witness one of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges spanning the sea.
Expect significant glare during the first half of the flight as the sun remains to the south. For the most dramatic scenery, choose a window seat behind the wing to capture the scale of the Tian Shan mountains against the aircraft. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the high-altitude haze over the Gobi.
The Pyrenees
Shortly after takeoff, view the rugged snow-capped peaks forming the natural border between Spain and France.
French Countryside
Vast stretches of organized farmland and vineyards across central France and the Massif Central region.
The Caspian Sea
Observe the northern coastline of the world's largest inland body of water with its unique salt flats.
Kazakh Steppe
An endless horizon of flat, golden grasslands and remote settlements across Central Asia.
Altai Mountains
Where Russia, China, and Mongolia meet, featuring dramatic rocky ridges and glacial valleys.
The left side is ideal for avoiding direct sunlight during the middle portion of this eastbound journey. If the flight path takes a more northerly route, keep an eye out for the Aurora Borealis during winter months while over Northern Asia.
Distance: 9,965 km (6,192 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 43 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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