About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Boston. The right side wins overall because the departure views over the Han River estuary, Ganghwa Island, and Seoul are genuinely spectacular and hard to beat. The landing advantage goes left, but the takeoff scenery from the right is more dramatic and distinctive. Mid-flight over the North Pacific offers little from either side, so the departure experience tips the balance.
What can I see during takeoff from Incheon International in Seoul?
During takeoff from Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. ICN departures heading east on runway 15R/33L or northeast on 16/34 give the right side views over the Han River estuary and Seoul's urban sprawl. The right side looks back over Incheon's reclaimed land and the Yellow Sea islands as you climb out, while the left side faces open water early. Notable sights include: Han River estuary and tidal flats, Ganghwa Island archipelago to the north, Seoul city center and Namsan hill visible to the east, Incheon's reclaimed airport island and causeway below.
What can I see when landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan Airport sits on a peninsula in Boston Harbor, and most arrivals come in from the northwest or west on runways 04L/R or 09. A left-side seat on approach from the west gives you the Boston skyline, Cambridge, and the harbor islands. Right side faces suburban sprawl toward Winthrop and open ocean. Notable sights include: Boston downtown skyline and Back Bay, Charles River and Cambridge below, Boston Harbor and its outer islands, Fenway Park visible in the urban grid.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Boston?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Seoul to Boston flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast from Seoul across the Sea of Japan, then over the Kamchatka Peninsula and its volcanic peaks, across the Bering Sea, the Aleutian Island chain, and the Gulf of Alaska. It then crosses coastal British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies before descending over the Great Lakes region and New England. The Kamchatka volcanoes and the Aleutian Islands are the most visually striking features at altitude if skies are clear, though cloud cover over the North Pacific is frequent.