About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Dallas-fort Worth. Right side wins both ends of the flight — Seoul's urban and mountain scenery on departure and the Dallas skyline on approach. The transpacific and transcontinental cruise at 35,000 feet offers little differentiation between sides over open ocean and flat interior, so the bookend views at departure and arrival determine the winner.
What can I see during takeoff from Incheon International in Seoul?
During takeoff from Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. ICN departures heading east or northeast on runways 33L/33R put the Yellow Sea and the Han River estuary on the left, but the right side gives you a clear view of Seoul's urban sprawl and the mountains of the Korean interior. Departing over Incheon's artificial islands, the right seat picks up Bukhansan and the dense city grid as you climb out eastward. Notable sights include: Han River snaking through central Seoul, Bukhansan granite peaks north of the city, Incheon's reclaimed island infrastructure below, and the dense urban grid of western Seoul districts.
What can I see when landing at Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-fort Worth?
When landing at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. DFW approaches from the east or northeast on runways 17C/17R/17L put the Dallas skyline clearly visible on the right side as you descend from the north. The right seat gets a direct look at downtown Dallas's cluster of towers and the sprawling DFW metroplex grid before touchdown. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline cluster, Lake Lewisville to the north, the flat Texas prairie grid of Tarrant and Dallas counties, and the Trinity River corridor.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Dallas-fort Worth?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Seoul to Dallas-fort Worth flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast over the Sea of Japan, crosses the Aleutian Island chain or southern Alaska coastline, then descends over the Canadian Rockies and the Great Plains. Notable features include the Aleutian Islands arc visible as dark volcanic forms in the North Pacific, the Alaska Range or Coast Mountains if routing over southern Alaska, and the endless flat grid of the American Great Plains from Kansas southward into Texas.