Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Seoul. While takeoff from Sungshan favors the right side, the landing approach into Incheon from the northwest provides superior views for left-side passengers. The descent over Gyeonggi Bay, the Incheon Bridge, and the reclaimed Songdo district offers more dramatic and sustained visual interest than the takeoff sequence. Left side wins the overall flight.

During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Sungshan typically departs runway 10 (northwestbound). Right-side seats face the Taipei Basin and northern approaches, offering views of the Xueshan Range and the city's northern districts as you climb out over the Tamsui River valley. Notable sights include: Xueshan Range (distant peaks to the north), Tamsui River (winding below during initial climb), Taipei 101 and downtown Taipei (visible to the left but better framed from right side during turn), northern Taipei suburbs extending toward Jiufen.

When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Incheon typically lands runway 34L or 34R (southeastbound approach). Left-side seats descending from the northwest will see the Yellow Sea, Incheon's western waterfront, and the approach path over Gyeonggi Bay with views of the Incheon Bridge and reclaimed land areas. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea (visible throughout descent on left), Incheon Bridge (distinctive cable-stayed structure visible during final approach), Songdo International Business District (modern reclaimed land development), Gyeonggi Bay and tidal flats.

The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Incheon International (ICN) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Taiwan Strait (approximately 180 km of open water), then passes over the Shandong Peninsula's western coast and the Yellow Sea. At cruise altitude, you'll see the Korean Peninsula's western coastline approaching, with the Gyeonggi Bay region becoming visible about 30 minutes before descent into Incheon. The strait crossing offers extended water views with minimal landmarks; the approach into Korean airspace brings the peninsula's low mountain ranges into view on the right side during descent.