While takeoff from Seoul favors the right side, the landing approach into Melbourne from the northeast provides more dramatic and sustained scenic value on the left, with Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges, and the CBD all visible during descent. The left side captures the most visually distinctive features of the destination.
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Flight Path
Seoul to Melbourne is 5,328 miles (8,575 km), a flight of about 10 hours.
This route crosses the South China Sea, passes over or near the Philippines (depending on exact routing), crosses the Celebes Sea, and continues over the Indian Ocean. Major waypoints typically include the Strait of Malacca region, Borneo, and the Timor Sea. The flight path generally follows a southwest trajectory across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. Most of the journey occurs over open ocean with limited ground visibility; the most notable midpoint features are the scattered islands of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi visible on some routing variations) and the vast Indian Ocean expanse.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from GMP
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Seoul's urban sprawl and the Han River as the aircraft climbs westward from Gimpo. You'll see the city grid and water features clearly during the initial climb-out phase.
Landing at MEB
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during approach to Melbourne Essendon. You'll see Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges to the east, and Melbourne's CBD skyline as you descend from the northeast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gimpo (GMP) to Melbourne Essendon (MEB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Melbourne. While takeoff from Seoul favors the right side, the landing approach into Melbourne from the northeast provides more dramatic and sustained scenic value on the left, with Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges, and the CBD all visible during descent. The left side captures the most visually distinctive features of the destination.
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 as the aircraft climbs westward from Gimpo. You'll see the city grid and water features clearly during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Han River (Hangang), Seoul metropolitan area grid, Gimpo Airport surroundings, West Sea (Yellow Sea) coastline in distance.
What can I see when landing at Melbourne Essendon in Melbourne?
When landing at Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during approach to Melbourne Essendon. You'll see Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges to the east, and Melbourne's CBD skyline as you descend from the northeast. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne CBD skyline, Yarra River.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Melbourne?
The flight from Gimpo (GMP) to Melbourne Essendon (MEB) takes about 10 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,328 miles (8,575 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seoul to Melbourne flight path pass over?
This route crosses the South China Sea, passes over or near the Philippines (depending on exact routing), crosses the Celebes Sea, and continues over the Indian Ocean. Major waypoints typically include the Strait of Malacca region, Borneo, and the Timor Sea. The flight path generally follows a southwest trajectory across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. Most of the journey occurs over open ocean with limited ground visibility; the most notable midpoint features are the scattered islands of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi visible on some routing variations) and the vast Indian Ocean expanse.