Right-side seats offer superior scenery for the majority of the flight. Takeoff provides excellent views of Korea's western coastal geography, and the flight path southbound over the Taiwan Strait offers unobstructed views of open water and distant Taiwan's northeastern coast approaching landing.
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Flight Path
Seoul to Taipei is 916 miles (1,475 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Taiwan Strait (Formosa Strait) crossing with open water views, occasional fishing vessel activity, the Korean peninsula's southwestern coastline receding northward, Taiwan's northern coastline gradually becoming visible including Keelung area and the Jiufen region's mountainous terrain, atmospheric haze typical of the strait region
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from GMP
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Han River estuary and Incheon's industrial waterfront as the aircraft climbs southwestward. The river's distinctive braided channels and tidal flats are clearly visible during initial climb.
Landing at TSA
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Taipei Basin's geography during descent. The Xueshan Range (Snow Mountain) becomes visible to the north, and the Taipei 101 and urban core appear clearly as the aircraft approaches from the northeast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gimpo (GMP) to Sungshan (TSA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Taipei. Right-side seats offer superior scenery for the majority of the flight. Takeoff provides excellent views of Korea's western coastal geography, and the flight path southbound over the Taiwan Strait offers unobstructed views of open water and distant Taiwan's northeastern coast approaching landing.
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 capture the Han River estuary and Incheon's industrial waterfront as the aircraft climbs southwestward. The river's distinctive braided channels and tidal flats are clearly visible during initial climb. Notable sights include: Han River estuary with tidal mudflats, Incheon harbor and container terminals, Seoul metropolitan sprawl to the east, Yellow Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Sungshan in Taipei?
When landing at Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Taipei Basin's geography during descent. The Xueshan Range (Snow Mountain) becomes visible to the north, and the Taipei 101 and urban core appear clearly as the aircraft approaches from the northeast. Notable sights include: Xueshan Range (Snow Mountain) to the north, Taipei 101 and downtown Taipei skyline, Keelung River winding through the basin, Yangmingshan volcanic peaks to the northwest.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Taipei?
The flight from Gimpo (GMP) to Sungshan (TSA) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 916 miles (1,475 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seoul to Taipei flight path pass over?
Taiwan Strait (Formosa Strait) crossing with open water views, occasional fishing vessel activity, the Korean peninsula's southwestern coastline receding northward, Taiwan's northern coastline gradually becoming visible including Keelung area and the Jiufen region's mountainous terrain, atmospheric haze typical of the strait region