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SPN → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Saipan International Airport (Saipan) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally preferred for the approach into Seoul, providing the best views of the Korean coastline, Jeju Island, and the impressive Incheon Bridge.
Tinian Island
A clear bird's-eye view of Saipan's sister island, Tinian, and its historic airfields shortly after departure.
Jeju Island
If the flight path takes a southern route, passengers can see the massive shield volcano of Hallasan.
Incheon Bridge
One of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world, appearing as a sweeping arc over the sea during descent.
Songdo Skyline
The high-rise towers of Incheon's smart city rise from the coast as you prepare for landing.
For afternoon flights, the left side will face the setting sun, which provides dramatic lighting but can be bright; use the window shade accordingly. The best views of the Incheon Bridge occur roughly 5 to 10 minutes before touchdown when landing from the south.
Saipan Northern Coast
A final look at the rugged northern cliffs and the turquoise lagoon of Saipan as the plane turns northwest.
Northern Mariana Arc
Spotting distant volcanic peaks like Anatahan jutting out of the Philippine Sea.
Ryukyu Islands
Depending on the specific airway, glimpses of the southern Japanese islands may be visible mid-flight.
Yellow Sea Shipping
Vast fleets of container ships and fishing vessels clustered near the Korean Peninsula.
The right side is ideal for morning departures to keep the sun behind the aircraft, reducing glare. Look out for the active volcanic islands of the Northern Marianas about 20-30 minutes into the flight. If landing towards the north, the right side provides an excellent overview of the airport terminals.
Distance: 3,127 km (1,943 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 41 min
Departure: SPN (15.119000000000002, 145.729004)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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