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PEK → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the industrial scale of the Port of Tianjin and the iconic S-curve of the Incheon Bridge during the final approach into Seoul.
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Tianjin Skyline
Clear views of the Binhai New Area and the high-rise clusters of the Tianjin metropolis.
Port of Tianjin
One of the world's largest man-made ports with thousands of colorful shipping containers.
Shandong Peninsula
The northern tip of the peninsula and the bustling maritime traffic of the Yellow Sea.
Incheon Bridge
A stunning view of the 21km cable-stayed bridge connecting Songdo to Incheon International Airport.
Yeongjongdo Islands
The beautiful cluster of islands and mudflats surrounding the airport during the landing sequence.
Yellow Sea Sunset
Spectacular golden light reflections on the water surface during late afternoon flights.
Seat yourself on the right for the best photographic opportunities of the Incheon Bridge, which is the highlight of the trip. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the Korean coastline.
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Beijing Suburbs
Massive urban sprawl and modern architecture of the Shunyi District immediately after takeoff.
Bohai Gulf
The transition from the mainland into the northern reaches of the Bohai Sea.
Qinhuangdao Coastline
Distant views of the northern Chinese coast and its popular summer beach resorts.
North Korean Horizon
On clear days, the silhouette of the North Korean coastline is visible to the far north.
Incheon North Port
The complex industrial infrastructure and busy shipping lanes of northern Incheon during descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep a sharp eye northward mid-flight for a glimpse of the mountains near the Korean border under high-visibility conditions.
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Get eSIMs for South KoreaDistance: 903 km (561 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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