About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Gimpo (GMP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Seoul. While takeoff offers brief water views, the landing approach provides more sustained and dramatic scenery. The Han River estuary and Seoul's sprawling urban landscape visible during descent are more visually distinctive than the Øresund Strait departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coast during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs eastward over water, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the narrow strait separating Denmark and Sweden. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Swedish coastline near Malmö, Amager Island (Copenhagen's eastern district), Kastrup airfield receding below.
What can I see when landing at Gimpo in Seoul?
When landing at Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Gimpo. The aircraft approaches from the west over the Yellow Sea, and left-side passengers see the Han River estuary, Incheon's industrial zones, and the final approach over Seoul's western districts before touchdown. Notable sights include: Han River estuary and its wide delta, Incheon International Airport area to the south, Seoul's western urban sprawl, Yellow Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Seoul?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Gimpo (GMP) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.
What does the Copenhagen to Seoul flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Baltic Sea (with views of the Gotland Basin and Swedish archipelago if daylight permits), then transitions over Poland and the Eastern European Plain. Depending on routing, passengers may see the Carpathian Mountains in southern Poland or northern Romania as a distant ridge on the horizon. The flight then crosses the Black Sea region, southern Russia, and Kazakhstan's steppes before reaching Central Asia. Over China, the flight typically passes south of the Gobi Desert and north of the Yangtze River valley. The final approach into Seoul crosses the Yellow Sea and the Han River estuary. Most of the midpoint flight occurs over sparsely populated terrain with limited distinctive landmarks visible at cruise altitude.