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RUH → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic mountain ranges of Iran and Central Asia, along with the vast, textured landscapes of the Gobi Desert and the Loess Plateau in China.
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Zagros Mountains
Dramatic, folded limestone ridges stretching across western Iran.
Dasht-e Kavir
The Great Salt Desert of Iran, featuring unique crystalline crusts and salt marshes.
Pamir Mountains
High-altitude peaks often referred to as the 'Roof of the World' during the mid-flight segment.
Gobi Desert
Stunning vistas of the vast northern Chinese desert basins and rocky plateaus.
Loess Plateau
Highly eroded, terraced silt landscapes in Central China with unique geological formations.
Korean West Coast
Bird's-eye view of the jagged coastline and tidal flats of the Incheon peninsula.
The left side provides better lighting for photography as the sun is typically positioned to the south (right side) for this eastbound route. About 4 to 5 hours into the flight, keep your window shade open for the snow-capped Central Asian peaks. During the final approach to Incheon, you may see the distant mountains of the North Korean border if the sky is clear.
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Riyadh Skyline
A view of the Kingdom Centre and Faisaliyah Tower immediately after takeoff from RUH.
Persian Gulf
Sparkling turquoise waters and the coastal industrial hubs of the Eastern Province.
Himalayan Foothills
Distant views of the southern mountain ranges if the flight path takes a more southerly route over China.
Central Chinese Cities
Glimpses of massive urban clusters and the winding Yangtze River systems.
Yellow Sea
High-altitude view of cargo ships and fishing fleets approaching the Korean peninsula.
Incheon Bridge
A spectacular view of South Korea's longest cable-stayed bridge during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for capturing the departure from Saudi Arabia and the crossing of the Persian Gulf. Be aware that the sun will be on this side for a significant portion of the day flight, which can cause glare. During arrival at ICN, the right side often gets a better view of the Incheon Bridge and the numerous islands surrounding the airport.
Book Hotels in SeoulDistance: 7,492 km (4,655 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 49 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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