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NGB → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ninbo) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Zhoushan Archipelago immediately after departure and the intricate island chains of the Korean West Sea during the descent into Incheon.
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Zhoushan Archipelago
A breathtaking cluster of hundreds of islands visible shortly after the plane leaves the mainland coast.
Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan
Views of one of the world's busiest container ports with massive vessels appearing like toys in the water.
Korean Archipelago
As the flight nears Korea, the sea is dotted with the rugged, green islands of the West Sea.
Incheon Bridge
A stunning view of the 21km cable-stayed bridge connecting Songdo to Yeongjong Island during the final descent.
Songdo Skyline
The futuristic architecture of the Songdo International Business District is often visible to the east on arrival.
The right side is the scenic winner for this route. Sit here for the best views of the Zhoushan islands. In the morning, the lighting is ideal for photography as the sun is behind you. On the descent into ICN, look for the tidal patterns around the islands, which are a unique geographic feature of the Korean west coast.
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Ningbo Cityscape
Aerial views of the Ningbo urban center and the winding Yong River shortly after takeoff.
Hangzhou Bay
Distances views of the massive Hangzhou Bay Bridge span to the northwest depending on the departure corridor.
Yellow Sea Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the horizon, perfect for capturing sunsets on late afternoon flights.
Maritime Traffic
Observation of major international shipping lanes as the flight crosses the busy Yellow Sea.
Select the left side for afternoon flights to experience the sunset over the sea. During the approach into ICN, this side often provides views of the northern Incheon coastline and the Ganghwa Island region. Keep an eye out for the tidal flats which are particularly striking at low tide.
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Get eSIMs for South KoreaDistance: 967 km (601 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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