Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Xi'an. While takeoff favors the right for coastal views, the landing approach on the left provides superior views of the Qinling Mountains and Wei River valley—the most geographically distinctive features of this route. The descent view outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Incheon typically departs to the west or southwest. Right-side seats offer views of the Yellow Sea coastline and the Korean peninsula's western edge as you climb. Left seats face inland toward Seoul's urban sprawl, which is less distinctive at altitude. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea (immediate offshore), Incheon's reclaimed land and bridge infrastructure, Seoul metropolitan area (distant inland), Korean peninsula coastline trending south.

When landing at Xianyang (XIY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Xianyang typically uses runways aligned north-south or northeast-southwest. Left-side descent provides views of the Wei River valley and the Qinling Mountains to the south, which are dramatic and snow-capped in winter. Right seats face the Guanzhong Plain's agricultural areas, which are flatter and less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Qinling Mountains (southern horizon, trending east-west), Wei River valley (winding through the plain), Xi'an city sprawl (urban grid visible from 15,000+ feet), Guanzhong Plain (agricultural patchwork).

The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Xianyang (XIY) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Yellow Sea heading southwest, then transitions over Shandong Peninsula's eastern edge. The route then crosses the North China Plain, passing east of the Taihang Mountains. The Wei River valley and Qinling Mountains become visible in the final descent phase. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Shandong Peninsula's irregular coastline and the vast agricultural plains of Henan and Shaanxi provinces.