While the Ise Bay departure view is pleasant, the Gimpo approach delivers a richer, more landmark-dense payoff with the Han River and Seoul's skyline framed against mountains, tipping the overall experience to the right side.
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Flight Path
Nagoya to Seoul is 588 miles (947 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Seto Inland Sea and Shikoku's coastline give way to the open waters of the Korea Strait (Tsushima Strait), with Tsushima Island sometimes visible below before the coast of South Korea comes into view.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from NGO
LEFTDeparting NGO, the initial climb typically tracks over Ise Bay before the turn toward Korea, giving left-side passengers a good look at the bay, the Chita and Kii Peninsulas, and the Pacific coastline. The right side mostly shows flat Nagoya suburbs and the inland plain.
Landing at GMP
RIGHTOn approach into Gimpo, the flight path curves in from the southeast along the Han River corridor, and the right side typically faces north toward the Seoul skyline, the river's bends, and the mountains ringing the city like Bukhansan. This gives a dense, recognizable cityscape view unmatched by the flatter Incheon-side scenery on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Gimpo (GMP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nagoya to Seoul. While the Ise Bay departure view is pleasant, the Gimpo approach delivers a richer, more landmark-dense payoff with the Han River and Seoul's skyline framed against mountains, tipping the overall experience to the right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya?
During takeoff from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing NGO, the initial climb typically tracks over Ise Bay before the turn toward Korea, giving left-side passengers a good look at the bay, the Chita and Kii Peninsulas, and the Pacific coastline. The right side mostly shows flat Nagoya suburbs and the inland plain. Notable sights include: Ise Bay, Chita Peninsula, Kii Peninsula coastline, Nagoya port area.
What can I see when landing at Gimpo in Seoul?
When landing at Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Gimpo, the flight path curves in from the southeast along the Han River corridor, and the right side typically faces north toward the Seoul skyline, the river's bends, and the mountains ringing the city like Bukhansan. This gives a dense, recognizable cityscape view unmatched by the flatter Incheon-side scenery on the left. Notable sights include: Han River, Seoul skyline (Lotte World Tower area), Bukhansan mountain ridge, Yeouido island.
How long is the flight from Nagoya to Seoul?
The flight from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Gimpo (GMP) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 588 miles (947 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nagoya to Seoul flight path pass over?
Seto Inland Sea and Shikoku's coastline give way to the open waters of the Korea Strait (Tsushima Strait), with Tsushima Island sometimes visible below before the coast of South Korea comes into view.