About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Seoul. Left side wins both the departure and arrival phases. During the flight itself, the polar routing over Canada and Alaska keeps most dramatic terrain — the Canadian Rockies and Alaska Range — more visible on the left (south-facing) side as the aircraft arcs over the top of the globe. The right side faces north into the Arctic, which is largely featureless ice and tundra.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR typically departs northeast on runway 22L/4R or uses runway 29 heading west then turns north. On a polar route to ICN, aircraft generally climb out heading northeast, putting Manhattan and the Hudson River on the left side. You get a clear view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge before the aircraft banks north. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Newark Bay.
What can I see when landing at Incheon International in Seoul?
When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Left side for the best views. ICN is located on Yeongjong Island west of Seoul, and aircraft typically approach from the west over the Yellow Sea on runway 33L/15R or 34. On approach from the north or northwest, the left side faces east toward Seoul and the Han River valley, offering views of the city sprawl and surrounding mountains including Bukhansan. Notable sights include: Seoul metropolitan area, Han River, Bukhansan massif, Gyeonggi Bay coastline.
How long is the flight from Newark to Seoul?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Incheon International (ICN) takes Approximately 14 to 15 hours.
What does the Newark to Seoul flight path pass over?
The great circle route takes the aircraft over southern Canada including the St. Lawrence River valley and Hudson Bay shoreline, then across the boreal forests of northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, over the Yukon and Alaska Range including views of Denali on clear days, across the Bering Sea, the Kamchatka Peninsula's volcanic chain, the Sea of Okhotsk, and finally the Korean Peninsula's mountainous spine before descending toward Incheon.