About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to Seoul. Takeoff views of the Great Lakes system are more visually distinctive and geographically dramatic than landing views. While the approach to ICN offers harbor scenery, the departure from DTW provides clearer water-body contrast and better geographic definition during the critical first 30 minutes of flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Detroit Metro Wayne Co in Detroit?
During takeoff from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Left side for the best views. DTW typically departs westbound (runways 3L/3R or 21L/21R depending on wind). Left seats face north initially, giving views of Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River system. Right seats see inland suburban sprawl with less geographic definition. Notable sights include: Lake St. Clair (immediate north), Detroit River (northeast), Lake Huron shoreline (distant north), Windsor Ontario across the border (northeast).
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 approaches from the west over the Yellow Sea. Right seats face south and southwest during descent, providing views of the Korean peninsula's western coastline, Incheon's harbor complex, and the approach path over water. Left seats see inland terrain with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea (approach corridor), Incheon Harbor and port facilities, Korean peninsula's western coastline, Ganghwa Island (southwest of airport).
How long is the flight from Detroit to Seoul?
The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Incheon International (ICN) takes Approximately 13.5 to 14.5 hours.
What does the Detroit to Seoul flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the northern Great Lakes (Lake Huron visible shortly after takeoff), then proceeds over Canada's boreal forest and Arctic regions. The Aleutian Islands chain appears as a string of volcanic peaks on the horizon during the Pacific crossing phase. Kamchatka Peninsula's volcanic peaks (Klyuchevskaya Sopka area) may be visible in clear conditions during the final approach to Asian airspace. The flight crosses the International Date Line and descends over the Yellow Sea toward Korea.