About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to Sungshan (TSA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Taipei. Right-side seats capture the dramatic Yellow Sea departure and the broader coastal geography of the flight path. While left seats offer Taipei 101 on arrival, the westbound route over open water and the Korean peninsula's western edge provides more continuous scenic interest from the right side.
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 typically departs runway 16L/R heading south-southwest. Right-side seats face west across the Yellow Sea toward China, offering views of the Korean peninsula's western coastline and the broad expanse of water. Left seats look inland toward Seoul and the eastern highlands, which are less dramatic during climb-out. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea (Huang Hai), Incheon's reclaimed land and port facilities, Han River estuary, Gyeonggi Bay.
What can I see when landing at Sungshan in Taipei?
When landing at Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. TSA (Sungshan) sits on Taipei's eastern edge with runway 10/28. Approaches typically use runway 10 (heading east-northeast), meaning descent from the northwest. Left-side seats face south and southwest toward the Taipei Basin, Taipei 101, and the Xueshan Range. Right seats look north toward the coast and offer less distinctive urban geography. Notable sights include: Taipei 101 and Xinyi District, Taipei Basin urban sprawl, Xueshan Range (Snow Mountain range), Keelung River valley.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Taipei?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Sungshan (TSA) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Seoul to Taipei flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Yellow Sea (Huang Hai) heading south-southwest, passing over open water for roughly 80% of the journey. The Shandong Peninsula of China remains visible far to the west on clear days. As the aircraft approaches Taiwan, the northern tip of Taiwan (Jiufen area and Keelung coast) becomes visible. The Strait separating mainland China from Taiwan is crossed during the final descent phase. The flight path keeps the Xueshan Range and northern Taiwan's mountainous terrain on the left (east) throughout the approach.