About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gimpo (GMP) to Cotabato (CEB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Cebu. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: Seoul's Han River and urban landscape during departure, then the extended view across the Korean Peninsula, Yellow Sea, and the Philippine archipelago's island-dotted seascape during the long overwater crossing.
What can I see during takeoff from Gimpo in Seoul?
During takeoff from Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Seoul's urban sprawl and the Han River valley during initial climb. The aircraft departs eastbound from Gimpo, so right-side passengers see the city's eastern districts and the river's serpentine path through the metropolitan area. Notable sights include: Han River (Hangang) winding through Seoul, Namsan tower area, Eastern Seoul urban grid, Bukhan Mountains to the northeast.
What can I see when landing at Cotabato in Cebu?
When landing at Cotabato (CEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Cebu's coastline and the Visayas archipelago during descent. The aircraft approaches Mactan-Cebu from the north, so left-side passengers see the island's western coast, Cebu City's waterfront, and the surrounding smaller islands of the Visayas. Notable sights include: Cebu Island's western coastline, Mactan Island and strait, Visayas island chain, Cebu City waterfront development.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Cebu?
The flight from Gimpo (GMP) to Cotabato (CEB) takes 3h 20m.
What does the Seoul to Cebu flight path pass over?
Yellow Sea (Huang Hai) crossing with occasional fishing vessel activity, Korean Peninsula's western coastline including Incheon area, transition to Philippine airspace over Luzon's northern regions, Sibuyan Sea and central Visayas island chain with numerous small islands creating distinctive patterns, approach to Cebu through the Visayas archipelago