The left side wins on both ends of the flight — coastal Incheon scenery at takeoff and the Frankfurt skyline on approach — while the cruise phase over Mongolia and southern Siberia offers slightly more textured desert and steppe terrain than the flatter taiga typically seen to the north.
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Flight Path
Seoul to Frankfurt is 5,309 miles (8,544 km), a flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes.
Gobi Desert edges in Mongolia, Siberian steppe and taiga, Ural Mountains foothills near the Russia-Kazakhstan border region
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ICN
LEFTDeparting ICN toward the southeast before the turn northwest, the left side offers a clear view of the Incheon coastline, tidal flats, and the artificial islands of Songdo before the aircraft banks toward the Asian mainland.
Landing at FRA
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into FRA, the aircraft descends from the east, putting the city skyline and the Rhine-Main urban sprawl on the left side as it lines up for the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to Frankfurt Main (FRA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Frankfurt. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — coastal Incheon scenery at takeoff and the Frankfurt skyline on approach — while the cruise phase over Mongolia and southern Siberia offers slightly more textured desert and steppe terrain than the flatter taiga typically seen to the north.
What can I see during takeoff from Incheon International in Seoul?
During takeoff from Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ICN toward the southeast before the turn northwest, the left side offers a clear view of the Incheon coastline, tidal flats, and the artificial islands of Songdo before the aircraft banks toward the Asian mainland. Notable sights include: Incheon coastline, Yellow Sea tidal flats, Songdo reclaimed islands, Ganghwa Island.
What can I see when landing at Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into FRA, the aircraft descends from the east, putting the city skyline and the Rhine-Main urban sprawl on the left side as it lines up for the runway. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline, Main River, Rhine-Main urban area, Taunus foothills in distance.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Frankfurt?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes about 11 hours 30 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 Seoul to Frankfurt flight path pass over?
Gobi Desert edges in Mongolia, Siberian steppe and taiga, Ural Mountains foothills near the Russia-Kazakhstan border region