Hefei to Seoul flight pathHFEGMP

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Flight time1h 50m
Distance676
Heading053° → 058°

Hefei to Seoul is 676 miles (1,089 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.

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RightMostly right
★ 2.0 left·★ 2.5 right

While the takeoff from Hefei offers a modest lake view on the left, the right side's approach into Gimpo delivers a more dramatic combination of river, mountains, and city skyline, giving it the edge for the full flight experience.

Takeoff · HFELEFTChaohu Lake, Hefei's urban sprawl, Jiangsu plains farmland
Landing · GMPRIGHTHan River, Bukhansan granite peaks, Incheon Bay islands

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Yellow Sea open water crossing between the Jiangsu coast and the Korean peninsula, with no landmasses visible for much of the transit

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from HFE

LEFT

On departure from Hefei, the left side offers a brief glimpse of Chaohu Lake, one of China's largest freshwater lakes, as the aircraft climbs and banks onto its northeast heading. The right side mostly shows flat Anhui farmland with little definition.

Chaohu LakeHefei's urban sprawlJiangsu plains farmland
Aerial window seat view during landing at Seoul (right side) — Han River, Bukhansan granite peaks, Incheon Bay islands, Seoul skyline

Landing at GMP

RIGHT

Approaching Gimpo from the west, the right side of the aircraft faces north, giving passengers a view of the granite peaks of Bukhansan National Park rising behind Seoul, along with the Han River winding through the city. The left side mainly shows the flatter Incheon Bay coastline and industrial waterfront.

Han RiverBukhansan granite peaksIncheon Bay islandsSeoul skyline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Gimpo (GMP)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hefei to Seoul. While the takeoff from Hefei offers a modest lake view on the left, the right side's approach into Gimpo delivers a more dramatic combination of river, mountains, and city skyline, giving it the edge for the full flight experience.

What can I see during takeoff from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport in Hefei?

During takeoff from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), sit on the Left side for the best views. On departure from Hefei, the left side offers a brief glimpse of Chaohu Lake, one of China's largest freshwater lakes, as the aircraft climbs and banks onto its northeast heading. The right side mostly shows flat Anhui farmland with little definition. Notable sights include: Chaohu Lake, Hefei's urban sprawl, Jiangsu plains farmland.

What can I see when landing at Gimpo in Seoul?

When landing at Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Gimpo from the west, the right side of the aircraft faces north, giving passengers a view of the granite peaks of Bukhansan National Park rising behind Seoul, along with the Han River winding through the city. The left side mainly shows the flatter Incheon Bay coastline and industrial waterfront. Notable sights include: Han River, Bukhansan granite peaks, Incheon Bay islands, Seoul skyline.

How long is the flight from Hefei to Seoul?

The flight from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Gimpo (GMP) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 676 miles (1,089 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Hefei to Seoul flight path pass over?

Yellow Sea open water crossing between the Jiangsu coast and the Korean peninsula, with no landmasses visible for much of the transit