Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Seoul. While takeoff from Gatwick favors the left, the landing approach into Incheon on the right is more visually rewarding with active port infrastructure, the Han River estuary, and coastal geography. The right side captures the more dramatic and distinctive features of the destination.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the North Downs and the Thames Valley as the aircraft climbs southeastward out of Gatwick. You'll see the patchwork of Surrey's agricultural land and the river's meandering path toward the coast. Notable sights include: Thames Valley, North Downs, English Channel coastline near Brighton, Weald of Kent.

When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views during descent into Incheon. You'll see the Han River estuary, Incheon's industrial waterfront, and the Yellow Sea coastline. The approach path brings these features into clear view on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Han River estuary, Yellow Sea, Incheon port and industrial zones, Seoul metropolitan area skyline (distant).

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

The flight path crosses the North Sea, then over continental Europe (Benelux region, Germany, Poland visible at altitude), continues across Eastern Europe and Russia (Ural Mountains visible as a distant ridge around 6-7 hours into flight), then over Kazakhstan's steppes and western Siberia. The Altai Mountains may be visible in the far distance on clear days. Crossing into Mongolia and northern China, the flight passes over the Gobi Desert region before descending toward the Korean Peninsula. The Yellow Sea crossing occurs in the final 90 minutes of flight.