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Which side of the plane to sit from Yaoqiang Airport (Jinan) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Mount Tai shortly after takeoff, followed by a scenic crossing over the coastal city of Qingdao and the island-dotted western coast of South Korea during arrival.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Tai

The UNESCO World Heritage site and sacred peak is visible to the south shortly after the plane reaches cruising altitude.

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Qingdao Coastline

Excellent views of the red-roofed colonial architecture and the winding coastline of the famous brewery city.

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Yellow Sea Shipping

A high-altitude perspective of one of the world's busiest maritime corridors filled with cargo vessels and fishing fleets.

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Ongjin-gun Islands

A stunning archipelago of scattered green islands appearing like jewels in the West Sea as you descend into Korea.

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Songdo Smart City

The futuristic skyscraper-filled skyline of Songdo International Business District is a highlight during southern approaches.

The right side is perfect for sunset flights, providing a spectacular golden hour view over the Yellow Sea. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes after takeoff for Mount Tai and 20 minutes before landing for the Korean islands.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Jinan Cityscape

Aerial views of Jinan's dense urban center and the sprawling northern suburbs immediately following takeoff.

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Bohai Gulf Edge

As the plane heads east, you can see the vast transition from the Yellow River delta into the northern Bohai Sea.

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Incheon Bridge

One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges is often visible on the left side during northern approaches to ICN.

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Incheon Harbor

Views of the busy industrial docks and the massive logistics infrastructure of South Korea's primary port city.

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North Korean Borders

On clear days, the mountainous terrain of the Kaesong region can be seen far to the north during the final descent.

Sit on the left for the best views of the Incheon Bridge if the aircraft approaches from the north. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the details of the Shandong coastline without glare.

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Route Information

Distance: 821 km (510 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)

Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)

Route Type: International

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