The left side wins overall because it captures Seoul's skyline on departure and, more importantly, the only substantial land features during the long trans-Pacific cruise — the Korean coast, Hokkaido, and the Aleutian and Gulf of Alaska mountain terrain that the great-circle route bows northward to pass near. The right side faces open, empty South Pacific water for nearly the entire flight, redeemed only briefly by the Strip view on landing.
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Flight Path
Seoul to Las Vegas is 6,008 miles (9,668 km), a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes.
The route's great-circle path bows northward, crossing the North Pacific well south of the Aleutian Islands and skirting the Gulf of Alaska before descending over British Columbia and the interior western US; the true midpoint lies over open ocean between Japan and Alaska with no land in sight.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ICN
LEFTDeparting ICN on runway 15/16, the aircraft climbs southeast over the Yellow Sea then banks left to head north toward its Pacific track, swinging the Seoul metropolitan skyline, the Han River, and Incheon Bridge into view on the left side. The right side only shows the flat, hazy Yellow Sea coastline.
Landing at LAS
RIGHTOn the common westerly approach into LAS (runway 26L/26R), arriving traffic crosses Lake Mead and the Spring Mountains before turning onto final just south of downtown, putting the Las Vegas Strip and its casino towers directly off the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly shows open desert valley with fewer landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Las Vegas. The left side wins overall because it captures Seoul's skyline on departure and, more importantly, the only substantial land features during the long trans-Pacific cruise — the Korean coast, Hokkaido, and the Aleutian and Gulf of Alaska mountain terrain that the great-circle route bows northward to pass near. The right side faces open, empty South Pacific water for nearly the entire flight, redeemed only briefly by the Strip view on landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Incheon International in Seoul?
During takeoff from Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ICN on runway 15/16, the aircraft climbs southeast over the Yellow Sea then banks left to head north toward its Pacific track, swinging the Seoul metropolitan skyline, the Han River, and Incheon Bridge into view on the left side. The right side only shows the flat, hazy Yellow Sea coastline. Notable sights include: Incheon Bridge, Seoul skyline and Han River, Ganghwa-do coastal islands.
What can I see when landing at Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the common westerly approach into LAS (runway 26L/26R), arriving traffic crosses Lake Mead and the Spring Mountains before turning onto final just south of downtown, putting the Las Vegas Strip and its casino towers directly off the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly shows open desert valley with fewer landmarks. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip skyline, Lake Mead, Spring Mountains, Sheep Range.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Las Vegas?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 10 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,008 miles (9,668 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seoul to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
The route's great-circle path bows northward, crossing the North Pacific well south of the Aleutian Islands and skirting the Gulf of Alaska before descending over British Columbia and the interior western US; the true midpoint lies over open ocean between Japan and Alaska with no land in sight.