While the takeoff favors the left with a Paris view, the right side wins overall thanks to a more varied cruise phase—passing near the Altai Mountains, the Gobi Desert's edge, and the Lake Baikal region—plus a stronger final approach over Incheon's islands and bridges.
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Flight Path
Paris to Seoul is 5,547 miles (8,927 km), a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes.
Ural Mountains crossing, Siberian taiga with the Ob and Yenisei river systems, the Lake Baikal region near Irkutsk, and the Gobi Desert steppe of Mongolia before descending toward northern China and the Korean peninsula
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTCDG's westerly-configuration departures send aircraft out heading west before turning northeast toward Russia, and during that initial westbound climb the left side faces south directly over Paris. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the city center before the route bends away toward Germany and Poland.
Landing at ICN
RIGHTICN's typical northwest-landing approach brings aircraft in from the southeast over the Yellow Sea, and on final approach the right side faces inland toward the Incheon Bridge, coastal islands, and the distant Seoul skyline. The left side mostly just sees open water during this turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Seoul. While the takeoff favors the left with a Paris view, the right side wins overall thanks to a more varied cruise phase—passing near the Altai Mountains, the Gobi Desert's edge, and the Lake Baikal region—plus a stronger final approach over Incheon's islands and bridges.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG's westerly-configuration departures send aircraft out heading west before turning northeast toward Russia, and during that initial westbound climb the left side faces south directly over Paris. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the city center before the route bends away toward Germany and Poland. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre, Seine River bends, La Défense skyline.
What can I see when landing at Incheon International in Seoul?
When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. ICN's typical northwest-landing approach brings aircraft in from the southeast over the Yellow Sea, and on final approach the right side faces inland toward the Incheon Bridge, coastal islands, and the distant Seoul skyline. The left side mostly just sees open water during this turn. Notable sights include: Incheon Bridge, Yeongjong and Ganghwa Islands, Yellow Sea mudflats, distant Seoul skyline near the Han River.
How long is the flight from Paris to Seoul?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Incheon International (ICN) takes about 10 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,547 miles (8,927 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Seoul flight path pass over?
Ural Mountains crossing, Siberian taiga with the Ob and Yenisei river systems, the Lake Baikal region near Irkutsk, and the Gobi Desert steppe of Mongolia before descending toward northern China and the Korean peninsula