Seoul to Tashkent flight pathICNTAS

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Flight time7h 15m
Distance3,010
Heading294° → 255°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

While takeoff briefly favors the right with Seoul's coastline, the left side wins overall thanks to the Tian Shan and Pamir-adjacent terrain visible during the long cruise over Central Asia and the mountainous approach into Tashkent.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Seoul to Tashkent is 3,010 miles (4,844 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.

Gobi Desert margins, Tian Shan mountain range, Taklamakan Desert edge, Fergana Valley foothills

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Seoul (right side) — Incheon coastal islands, Han River estuary, Seoul skyline in the distance, Yellow Sea coastline

Takeoff from ICN

RIGHT

Departing ICN toward the southeast before turning west, the right side offers a brief look back at Incheon's coastal islands and the Seoul metropolitan sprawl along the Han River estuary before the aircraft climbs out over the Yellow Sea.

Incheon coastal islandsHan River estuarySeoul skyline in the distanceYellow Sea coastline
ICN Incheon InternationalHub for Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air

Landing at TAS

LEFT

On approach into Tashkent from the east, the left side reveals the foothills of the Tian Shan and Chatkal ranges rising south of the city, with the Chirchiq river valley and irrigated farmland leading into the Tashkent basin.

Tian Shan/Chatkal foothillsChirchiq River valleyTashkent basin farmlanddistant snow-capped peaks
TAS Tashkent International AirportHub for Uzbekistan Airways

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Tashkent. While takeoff briefly favors the right with Seoul's coastline, the left side wins overall thanks to the Tian Shan and Pamir-adjacent terrain visible during the long cruise over Central Asia and the mountainous approach into Tashkent.

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. Departing ICN toward the southeast before turning west, the right side offers a brief look back at Incheon's coastal islands and the Seoul metropolitan sprawl along the Han River estuary before the aircraft climbs out over the Yellow Sea. Notable sights include: Incheon coastal islands, Han River estuary, Seoul skyline in the distance, Yellow Sea coastline.

What can I see when landing at Tashkent International Airport in Tashkent?

When landing at Tashkent International Airport (TAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Tashkent from the east, the left side reveals the foothills of the Tian Shan and Chatkal ranges rising south of the city, with the Chirchiq river valley and irrigated farmland leading into the Tashkent basin. Notable sights include: Tian Shan/Chatkal foothills, Chirchiq River valley, Tashkent basin farmland, distant snow-capped peaks.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Tashkent?

The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,010 miles (4,844 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Seoul to Tashkent flight path pass over?

Gobi Desert margins, Tian Shan mountain range, Taklamakan Desert edge, Fergana Valley foothills