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ULN → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (Ulan Bator) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse visual experience, featuring the transition from the Mongolian highlands to the Chinese coastline, along with a high probability of spotting the Great Wall and the iconic Incheon Bridge on arrival.
Bogd Khan Mountain
Immediately after takeoff from ULN, view the world's oldest protected wilderness area bordering Ulan Bator.
Great Wall of China
As the flight crosses Northern China, visible sections of the wall can often be spotted winding through the rugged Hebei mountains.
Bohai Bay
A sweeping view of the coastline where the North China Plain meets the Yellow Sea.
Incheon Bridge
A spectacular view of South Korea's longest cable-stayed bridge during the final approach into ICN.
Book an early morning flight to see the Gobi Desert in high contrast. The left side is shielded from the harshest direct sunlight on south-bound legs, making photography easier. Keep your eyes peeled about 90 minutes into the flight for the Great Wall's ridgeline shadows.
Gobi Desert
Vast, undulating orange and red sand dunes of the southern Gobi region in Inner Mongolia.
Taihang Mountains
Distant views of the dramatic limestone cliffs and deep canyons of northern China.
Yellow Sea Traffic
As you descend, watch the dense cluster of cargo ships and fishing vessels entering the busy Incheon port area.
Yeongjong Island
Views of the coastal wetlands and reclaimed land structures surrounding the airport.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Yellow Sea during the descent. While the desert terrain is more uniform on this side, the golden hour light transforms the sand dunes into a spectacular texture of light and shadow.
Distance: 1,971 km (1,225 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 38 min
Departure: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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