The right side scores higher due to the landing approach into Labuhan Bajo, which offers exceptional volcanic and island scenery over the Flores Sea and Komodo National Park—a genuinely dramatic finale. The takeoff from Incheon is comparable on both sides (urban Seoul vs. open water), but the landing's volcanic island landscape and turquoise waters significantly outweigh the left side's open-ocean cruise segment. The right side captures more terrain variety and landmark density overall.
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Flight Path
Seoul to Labuhan Bajo is 3,203 miles (5,155 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Flight path crosses the East China Sea, passes over or near Taiwan's northern tip (depending on routing), then continues south over the Philippine Sea and Celebes Sea. Notable geographic features include the Taiwan Strait region, the Philippines archipelago (Luzon visible on some routes), and the Sulu Sea. The cruise segment is predominantly open ocean with occasional island sightings depending on exact routing. Approaching Indonesia, the Lesser Sunda Islands chain becomes visible, with Flores Island's volcanic peaks marking the final descent into Labuhan Bajo.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ICN
LEFTIncheon International sits on reclaimed land west of Seoul. The left side (north/northwest) offers views of Seoul's urban sprawl, the Han River estuary, and Gyeonggi Bay during initial climb. The right side faces open Yellow Sea immediately.
Landing at LBJ
RIGHTLabuhan Bajo sits on Flores Island in the Lesser Sunda Islands. The right side (south/southeast) captures the dramatic volcanic landscape of Flores, the Flores Sea with its island-dotted waters, and the approach to the airport nestled on the island's northern coast. The left side faces open Indian Ocean.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Labuhan Bajo. The right side scores higher due to the landing approach into Labuhan Bajo, which offers exceptional volcanic and island scenery over the Flores Sea and Komodo National Park—a genuinely dramatic finale. The takeoff from Incheon is comparable on both sides (urban Seoul vs. open water), but the landing's volcanic island landscape and turquoise waters significantly outweigh the left side's open-ocean cruise segment. The right side captures more terrain variety and landmark density overall.
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. Incheon International sits on reclaimed land west of Seoul. The left side (north/northwest) offers views of Seoul's urban sprawl, the Han River estuary, and Gyeonggi Bay during initial climb. The right side faces open Yellow Sea immediately. Notable sights include: Seoul metropolitan area skyline, Han River delta, Gyeonggi Bay coastline, Incheon harbor.
What can I see when landing at Komodo Airport in Labuhan Bajo?
When landing at Komodo Airport (LBJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Labuhan Bajo sits on Flores Island in the Lesser Sunda Islands. The right side (south/southeast) captures the dramatic volcanic landscape of Flores, the Flores Sea with its island-dotted waters, and the approach to the airport nestled on the island's northern coast. The left side faces open Indian Ocean. Notable sights include: Flores Island volcanic terrain, Komodo National Park islands (Komodo, Rinca, Padar), Flores Sea with scattered smaller islands, Labuhan Bajo harbor.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Labuhan Bajo?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Komodo Airport (LBJ) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,203 miles (5,155 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seoul to Labuhan Bajo flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the East China Sea, passes over or near Taiwan's northern tip (depending on routing), then continues south over the Philippine Sea and Celebes Sea. Notable geographic features include the Taiwan Strait region, the Philippines archipelago (Luzon visible on some routes), and the Sulu Sea. The cruise segment is predominantly open ocean with occasional island sightings depending on exact routing. Approaching Indonesia, the Lesser Sunda Islands chain becomes visible, with Flores Island's volcanic peaks marking the final descent into Labuhan Bajo.