While the Irish takeoff briefly favors the left, the long cruise segment crossing the Ural Mountains and Siberian river valleys is best seen from the right side given the route's northeastern curve, and the Incheon approach over the Yellow Sea islands adds a stronger scenic finish than the flatter Wicklow departure view.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Seoul is 5,551 miles (8,934 km), a flight of about 10 hours 30 minutes.
Ural Mountains, West Siberian Plain river systems, taiga forest belt near southern Siberia
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting DUB on runway 28, the initial climb heads west over the flat Kildare countryside, but as the aircraft banks north toward Scotland, the left side offers a brief view of the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin's southern suburbs before the turn levels out.
Landing at ICN
RIGHTArriving into ICN from the southeast during typical westerly wind conditions, the approach to runways 33/34 swings over the Yellow Sea and its scattered islands before crossing the Incheon coastline, giving right-side passengers a good look at the estuary, tidal flats, and approach lights of the airport's island location.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Seoul. While the Irish takeoff briefly favors the left, the long cruise segment crossing the Ural Mountains and Siberian river valleys is best seen from the right side given the route's northeastern curve, and the Incheon approach over the Yellow Sea islands adds a stronger scenic finish than the flatter Wicklow departure view.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DUB on runway 28, the initial climb heads west over the flat Kildare countryside, but as the aircraft banks north toward Scotland, the left side offers a brief view of the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin's southern suburbs before the turn levels out. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin Bay coastline, River Liffey estuary.
What can I see when landing at Incheon International in Seoul?
When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving into ICN from the southeast during typical westerly wind conditions, the approach to runways 33/34 swings over the Yellow Sea and its scattered islands before crossing the Incheon coastline, giving right-side passengers a good look at the estuary, tidal flats, and approach lights of the airport's island location. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea tidal flats, Incheon's man-made island airport complex, small coastal islands, Ganghwa Island.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Seoul?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Incheon International (ICN) takes about 10 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,551 miles (8,934 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Seoul flight path pass over?
Ural Mountains, West Siberian Plain river systems, taiga forest belt near southern Siberia