The right (south-facing) side captures the Korea Strait crossing, a possible glimpse of Mt. Fuji during the Honshu overflight, and Tokyo Bay on approach, while the left side mostly faces open, featureless expanses of the Sea of Japan and rural inland Japan.
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Flight Path
Seoul to Tokyo is 781 miles (1,257 km), a flight of about 2 hours 25 minutes.
Korea Strait, Tsushima Island, Sea of Japan (East Sea), San-in coast of western Honshu
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ICN
RIGHTClimbing out of Incheon, the right side looks over the tidal mudflats and reclaimed islands of Yeongjong and Muui, with the Yellow Sea's braided channels visible below. As the aircraft banks toward Japan, this side also catches a last glimpse of the Incheon Bridge and the outer Seoul metropolitan sprawl in the distance.
Landing at NRT
RIGHTOn the descent into Narita, the right side offers views across the Boso Peninsula's farmland toward Tokyo Bay, with the dense Tokyo skyline sometimes visible in the distance on clear days. On especially clear afternoons, the snow-capped cone of Mt. Fuji can be seen as a distant silhouette to the southwest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Tokyo. The right (south-facing) side captures the Korea Strait crossing, a possible glimpse of Mt. Fuji during the Honshu overflight, and Tokyo Bay on approach, while the left side mostly faces open, featureless expanses of the Sea of Japan and rural inland Japan.
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. Climbing out of Incheon, the right side looks over the tidal mudflats and reclaimed islands of Yeongjong and Muui, with the Yellow Sea's braided channels visible below. As the aircraft banks toward Japan, this side also catches a last glimpse of the Incheon Bridge and the outer Seoul metropolitan sprawl in the distance. Notable sights include: Yeongjong Island tidal flats, Incheon Bridge, Yellow Sea channel islands, distant Seoul urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Narita, the right side offers views across the Boso Peninsula's farmland toward Tokyo Bay, with the dense Tokyo skyline sometimes visible in the distance on clear days. On especially clear afternoons, the snow-capped cone of Mt. Fuji can be seen as a distant silhouette to the southwest. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Boso Peninsula farmland, distant Tokyo skyline, Mt. Fuji silhouette.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Tokyo?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes about 2 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 781 miles (1,257 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seoul to Tokyo flight path pass over?
Korea Strait, Tsushima Island, Sea of Japan (East Sea), San-in coast of western Honshu