The right side edges out the left because of its stronger arrival sequence into Incheon, with Seoul's skyline, the Han River estuary, and the Yellow Sea islands, plus a cruise phase that skirts closer to the Caucasus, Caspian Sea, and Tian Shan foothills on the current Russia-avoidance routing.
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Flight Path
Frankfurt to Seoul is 5,309 miles (8,544 km), a flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes.
The rerouted path (avoiding Russian airspace) crosses the Caucasus region near Georgia and Azerbaijan, the Caspian Sea, and the steppe and desert terrain of Kazakhstan before continuing east toward the Tian Shan foothills and the Gobi Desert margins in western China and Mongolia.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from FRA
LEFTClimbing out of Frankfurt, the north-facing side gives a good look at the city's skyline and the Taunus hills before the aircraft settles onto its eastbound track. The south side over the Rhine-Main basin is flatter and less distinctive.
Landing at ICN
RIGHTOn approach into Incheon, the south-facing side reveals the Seoul metropolitan skyline and the Han River estuary in the distance, along with the scattered islands of the Yellow Sea just before touchdown. The left side mostly faces open water with fewer reference points.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Seoul. The right side edges out the left because of its stronger arrival sequence into Incheon, with Seoul's skyline, the Han River estuary, and the Yellow Sea islands, plus a cruise phase that skirts closer to the Caucasus, Caspian Sea, and Tian Shan foothills on the current Russia-avoidance routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Frankfurt, the north-facing side gives a good look at the city's skyline and the Taunus hills before the aircraft settles onto its eastbound track. The south side over the Rhine-Main basin is flatter and less distinctive. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline (Commerzbank Tower, Main Tower), Taunus hills, Rhine River near Mainz, Wiesbaden.
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. On approach into Incheon, the south-facing side reveals the Seoul metropolitan skyline and the Han River estuary in the distance, along with the scattered islands of the Yellow Sea just before touchdown. The left side mostly faces open water with fewer reference points. Notable sights include: Seoul skyline and Han River estuary, Yellow Sea islands (Ganghwa Island area), Incheon Bridge, distant Bukhansan ridgeline.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Seoul?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Incheon International (ICN) takes about 11 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,309 miles (8,544 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Frankfurt to Seoul flight path pass over?
The rerouted path (avoiding Russian airspace) crosses the Caucasus region near Georgia and Azerbaijan, the Caspian Sea, and the steppe and desert terrain of Kazakhstan before continuing east toward the Tian Shan foothills and the Gobi Desert margins in western China and Mongolia.