XIY → ICN

Qinling Mountains

The massive east-west mountain range providing a dramatic backdrop south of Xi'an during the initial climb.

Zhengzhou & Kaifeng

Aerial perspectives of these massive ancient and modern hubs along the lower reaches of the Yellow River.

Qingdao Coastline

Views of the sprawling port city of Qingdao and the rugged southern coast of the Shandong Peninsula before heading over the sea.

Incheon Archipelago

A stunning array of small islands like Muido and Yeongjongdo scattered across the Yellow Sea during the final descent.

Incheon Bridge

One of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world, connecting Songdo to the airport island.

Xi'an Metropolitan Area

A clear view of the Wei River valley and the northern sprawl of the ancient capital immediately after departure.

Taihang Mountain Range

Distant views of the rugged peaks marking the boundary between the North China Plain and the Shanxi Plateau.

Bohai Gulf Horizon

As the flight crosses the Shandong Peninsula, the northern horizon opens up toward the Bohai Sea.

North Korean Borderlands

On the final approach to ICN from the west, the northern coastline toward Kaesong and the DMZ is often visible in the distance.