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MDG → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (Mudanjiang) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the rugged coastline of the Yellow Sea and the intricate network of islands surrounding the Korean Peninsula during the descent into Incheon.
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Heilongjiang Forests
Vast stretches of dense northern forest and rolling hills immediately following departure from MDG.
Yalu River Estuary
Observe the winding river that serves as the natural border between China and North Korea.
Ganghwa Island
A large historical island featuring diverse mudflats and mountain ridges seen during the descent.
Incheon Harbor
Detailed views of the industrial port facilities and the massive logistics infrastructure of Incheon.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to capture the golden hour light over the Yellow Sea islands. These views are particularly dramatic during the 'West Sea' approach to ICN where the tide changes reveal massive mudflats.
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Lake Jingpo
Visible shortly after takeoff, this is China's largest volcanic barrier lake nestled in the mountains.
Mount Paektu
On clear days, look south-east for a distant glimpse of the iconic volcanic peak on the border.
Incheon Bridge
A stunning view of South Korea's longest cable-stayed bridge during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun as you head south. Keep an eye out early for the pristine waters of Lake Jingpo.
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Get eSIMs for South KoreaDistance: 827 km (514 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: MDG (44.5241012573, 129.569000244)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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