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XMN → ICN
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Incheon International Airport (Seoul)?
Left Side of the Plane
This side provides panoramic views of China's developed eastern coastline, the industrial scale of the Yangtze Delta, and the best lighting for evening arrivals.
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Xiamen Skyline
Aerial view of Xiamen island's high-rises and the Haicang Bridge shortly after takeoff.
Yangtze River Delta
Observation of the massive, silt-rich river mouth and the distant sprawl of Shanghai.
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest maritime shipping hubs and container terminals.
Yellow Sea Sunset
Breathtaking golden hour views over the open water on late afternoon or evening flights.
Incheon Bridge
A spectacular view of the architectural marvel connecting the mainland to the airport island.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the sea. This side also offers the best chance to spot the urban sprawl of the Yangtze River Delta if the flight path tracks closer to the mainland coast. Morning flights on this side avoid direct sunlight glare.
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Kinmen Island
A high-altitude perspective of the Taiwan-controlled island located just off the Fujian coast.
East China Sea
Vast marine vistas featuring seasonal fishing boat clusters and deep blue waters.
Jeju Island
Distant views of Hallasan mountain and the volcanic island landscape on very clear days.
Korean Archipelago
The dense cluster of islands in the Dadohaehaesang National Park as you enter Korean airspace.
Incheon Mudflats
The vast, ecologically rich tidal zones of the West Sea visible during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the Pacific. It provides a superior perspective of the South Korean archipelago's rugged, island-dotted coastline. Use binoculars to spot the diverse shipping traffic entering the Yellow Sea.
Book Hotels in SeoulDistance: 1,640 km (1,019 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Route Type: International
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