The right side wins every phase: the Öresund Bridge and Malmö at takeoff, a possible glimpse of Lake Baikal and the Mongolian steppe during cruise, and a direct view of the Han River and Seoul skyline on final approach into Gimpo.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Seoul is 4,929 miles (7,932 km), a flight of about 9 hours 35 minutes.
The route crosses the Baltic and southern Scandinavia before entering Russia, passing over the Ural Mountains marking the Europe-Asia divide, then the West Siberian Plain and the Ob River basin. Further east the track runs south of Lake Baikal, then crosses the Mongolian steppe and the northern edge of the Gobi Desert before descending across the North China Plain toward the Yellow Sea and the Korean coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTDeparting CPH on the northeast-facing runway, the climb-out curves directly over the Öresund Strait, putting the famous Öresund Bridge and the Swedish city of Malmö right outside the right-side windows. The left side mostly shows the flatter Zealand countryside receding behind.
Landing at GMP
RIGHTOn approach into Gimpo, the final leg swings past central Seoul before lining up with the runway, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Han River and the dense downtown skyline. The left side instead faces the quieter mudflats and reclaimed land toward Incheon Bay.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Gimpo (GMP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Seoul. The right side wins every phase: the Öresund Bridge and Malmö at takeoff, a possible glimpse of Lake Baikal and the Mongolian steppe during cruise, and a direct view of the Han River and Seoul skyline on final approach into Gimpo.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CPH on the northeast-facing runway, the climb-out curves directly over the Öresund Strait, putting the famous Öresund Bridge and the Swedish city of Malmö right outside the right-side windows. The left side mostly shows the flatter Zealand countryside receding behind. Notable sights include: Öresund Bridge, Malmö skyline (Sweden), Saltholm island, Copenhagen's Amager coastline.
What can I see when landing at Gimpo in Seoul?
When landing at Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Gimpo, the final leg swings past central Seoul before lining up with the runway, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Han River and the dense downtown skyline. The left side instead faces the quieter mudflats and reclaimed land toward Incheon Bay. Notable sights include: Han River, Seoul skyline (Lotte World Tower, Yeouido), Gimpo peninsula, Ilsan district.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Seoul?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Gimpo (GMP) takes about 9 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,929 miles (7,932 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Seoul flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Baltic and southern Scandinavia before entering Russia, passing over the Ural Mountains marking the Europe-Asia divide, then the West Siberian Plain and the Ob River basin. Further east the track runs south of Lake Baikal, then crosses the Mongolian steppe and the northern edge of the Gobi Desert before descending across the North China Plain toward the Yellow Sea and the Korean coast.