While takeoff offers good Delhi scenery, the landing approach into Seoul provides more visually dramatic and sustained views. The Han River, Yeouido Island, and Seoul's dense urban core are more distinctive and photogenic than Delhi's sprawl. Left-side seats capture the best of the arrival experience.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Seoul is 2,910 miles (4,683 km), a flight of about 6 hours 5 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Indo-Gangetic Plain northward, then transitions over the Himalayas' foothills (visible as a distant ridge around 2 hours into flight). The aircraft then crosses into the North China Plain, passing east of major Chinese cities. The Yellow Sea becomes visible approximately 1 hour before landing, with the Korean peninsula's western coastline and the Han River estuary appearing in the final descent phase.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Yamuna River winding through Delhi and the urban sprawl of the capital during northeastward climb-out. The river's distinctive curves and the contrast between built-up areas and open ground make for compelling early scenery.
Landing at GMP
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Han River and Seoul's urban landscape during descent into Gimpo. The river's distinctive bends, Yeouido Island, and the city's high-rise clusters are clearly visible from the west approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Gimpo (GMP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Seoul. While takeoff offers good Delhi scenery, the landing approach into Seoul provides more visually dramatic and sustained views. The Han River, Yeouido Island, and Seoul's dense urban core are more distinctive and photogenic than Delhi's sprawl. Left-side seats capture the best of the arrival experience.
What can I see during takeoff from Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Yamuna River winding through Delhi and the urban sprawl of the capital during northeastward climb-out. The river's distinctive curves and the contrast between built-up areas and open ground make for compelling early scenery. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Delhi urban grid, Aravalli Hills (distant southeast), Indus-Gangetic Plain extending north.
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 of the Han River and Seoul's urban landscape during descent into Gimpo. The river's distinctive bends, Yeouido Island, and the city's high-rise clusters are clearly visible from the west approach. Notable sights include: Han River, Yeouido Island, Seoul metropolitan skyline, Bukhan Mountains (north bank).
How long is the flight from Delhi to Seoul?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Gimpo (GMP) takes about 6 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,910 miles (4,683 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Seoul flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Indo-Gangetic Plain northward, then transitions over the Himalayas' foothills (visible as a distant ridge around 2 hours into flight). The aircraft then crosses into the North China Plain, passing east of major Chinese cities. The Yellow Sea becomes visible approximately 1 hour before landing, with the Korean peninsula's western coastline and the Han River estuary appearing in the final descent phase.