Which side to sit on from Newark to Seoul?
Sit on the right side flying Newark (EWR) to Seoul (ICN). It has the better view on 2 of 2 daily flights, with NYC, Seongnam and Suwon.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 2 of 2 flights | New York City, Suwon, Incheon |
What you'll see
- Newark on the left, 0 min after takeoff
- NYC on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- Sendai on the left, 766 min after takeoff
- Ulsan on the left, 855 min after takeoff
- Daegu on the left, 861 min after takeoff
- Daejeon on the left, 871 min after takeoff
- Seongnam on the right, 877 min after takeoff
- Pyeongtaek on the left, 877 min after takeoff
- Namyangju on the right, 877 min after takeoff
- Suwon on the right, 879 min after takeoff
- Seoul on the right, 881 min after takeoff
- Incheon on the right, 885 min after takeoff
Based on 2 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Newark to Seoul?
The left. This flight heads north, so the western sky is on the left. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The right side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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