Seoul to Tokyo flight pathGMPHND

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Flight time2h 15m
Distance734
Heading097° → 105°

Seoul to Tokyo is 734 miles (1,181 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.0 left·★ 4.0 right

While takeoff offers a nice glimpse of Seoul, the right side wins overall because of the rare, dramatic view of Mount Fuji combined with the scenic Tokyo Bay approach, which outweighs the flatter open-water cruise portion.

Takeoff · GMPLEFTHan River, Seoul skyline, Gimpo Han River estuary
Landing · HNDRIGHTMount Fuji, Izu Peninsula coastline, Tokyo Bay

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Korea Strait, Tsushima Strait, Kyushu's northern coastline, Seto Inland Sea approaches

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Seoul (left side) — Han River, Seoul skyline, Gimpo Han River estuary, Korean west coast tidal flats

Takeoff from GMP

LEFT

Departing Gimpo on the southeast-facing runway, the aircraft banks away from Seoul, giving left-side passengers a good look back at the Han River winding through the city and Seoul's skyline before the coast falls away toward the Yellow Sea.

Han RiverSeoul skylineGimpo Han River estuaryKorean west coast tidal flats
Aerial window seat view during landing at Tokyo (right side) — Mount Fuji, Izu Peninsula coastline, Tokyo Bay, Haneda's Tokyo Bay runways

Landing at HND

RIGHT

On approach to Haneda from the south over Tokyo Bay, the flight path often passes near the Izu Peninsula and Boso area, putting the snow-capped cone of Mount Fuji in view on the right side, along with the bay's shoreline and Tokyo's dense waterfront.

Mount FujiIzu Peninsula coastlineTokyo BayHaneda's Tokyo Bay runways

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gimpo (GMP) to Tokyo International (HND)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Tokyo. While takeoff offers a nice glimpse of Seoul, the right side wins overall because of the rare, dramatic view of Mount Fuji combined with the scenic Tokyo Bay approach, which outweighs the flatter open-water cruise portion.

What can I see during takeoff from Gimpo in Seoul?

During takeoff from Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Gimpo on the southeast-facing runway, the aircraft banks away from Seoul, giving left-side passengers a good look back at the Han River winding through the city and Seoul's skyline before the coast falls away toward the Yellow Sea. Notable sights include: Han River, Seoul skyline, Gimpo Han River estuary, Korean west coast tidal flats.

What can I see when landing at Tokyo International in Tokyo?

When landing at Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Haneda from the south over Tokyo Bay, the flight path often passes near the Izu Peninsula and Boso area, putting the snow-capped cone of Mount Fuji in view on the right side, along with the bay's shoreline and Tokyo's dense waterfront. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Izu Peninsula coastline, Tokyo Bay, Haneda's Tokyo Bay runways.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Tokyo?

The flight from Gimpo (GMP) to Tokyo International (HND) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 734 miles (1,181 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Seoul to Tokyo flight path pass over?

Korea Strait, Tsushima Strait, Kyushu's northern coastline, Seto Inland Sea approaches