About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to Tokyo International (HND)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Tokyo. The left side misses the best of the ICN departure but wins decisively on landing with the Mount Fuji view and Tokyo Bay approach. Over the Sea of Japan the views are similar on both sides, but the Fuji sighting on final into HND is the single most memorable visual of this route and it belongs to the left window.
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 typically departs eastward on runways 33L/33R or 15L/15R depending on wind. On an eastbound departure toward Japan, the right side gives you views over the Han River estuary and Seoul's urban sprawl as you climb out over the Yellow Sea. The left side faces west toward open water almost immediately. Notable sights include: Han River estuary and tidal flats, Seoul city center and Namsan hill to the east, Incheon Bridge spanning the waterway, Gyeonggi Bay coastal islands.
What can I see when landing at Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Left side for the best views. HND sits on Tokyo Bay's western shore and typically receives arrivals from the north or northeast on runways 34L/34R or 22. On approach from the northwest over Tokyo Bay, the left side gives a clear view of central Tokyo, the bay, and Mount Fuji on the southwestern horizon. The right side faces Chiba and the less scenic eastern bay shore. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji on the southwestern horizon, Tokyo Bay and its reclaimed land, central Tokyo skyline including the Tokyo Tower and Skytree areas, Yokohama port to the south.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Tokyo?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Tokyo International (HND) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Seoul to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Korea Strait and Tsushima Island (a distinct elongated island clearly visible from altitude), then the Tsushima Strait into the Sea of Japan. Approaching Japan, the aircraft crosses the northwestern tip of Kyushu or tracks northeast over the open sea before making landfall over Honshu's Chugoku or Kinki region. On clear days the Japanese coastline and inland mountain ridges of western Honshu are visible before the descent into the Kanto Plain.