Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Milano. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: Seoul's Han River and urban landscape during departure, then the Himalayas and Central Asian mountain ranges during the long cruise phase over China and Central Asia, followed by the Caucasus and Carpathians approaching Europe. Left side offers good Alpine views on descent but misses the mid-flight mountain ranges.

During takeoff from Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Seoul's urban sprawl and the Han River valley as the aircraft climbs northwest from Incheon. The city's dense development and river system are clearly visible during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Han River (Hangang) winding through Seoul, Seoul metropolitan area urban grid, Bukhan Mountains to the north, Yellow Sea coastline to the west.

When landing at Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to Malpensa. The aircraft descends over the Alpine foothills and the Ticino River valley, with the Alps forming a dramatic backdrop to the north and the Lombardy plains spreading south toward Milan. Notable sights include: Alps (Monte Rosa and surrounding peaks), Ticino River valley, Lombardy plains, Lake Maggiore (if approach vector permits).

The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Malpensa (MXP) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.

The flight path crosses the Korean Peninsula, then traverses China (Gobi Desert visible in northern China), passes over the Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges in Central Asia, crosses the Caspian Sea region, then enters Eastern Europe over the Caucasus Mountains. The Ural Mountains are visible in the northern portion of the flight path. Over Eastern Europe, the Carpathian Mountains appear before descent into the Po Valley and approach to Milan.