About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lu Kou Airport (NKG) to Gimhae International (PUS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nanjing to Kimhae. Right side scores higher due to superior landing approach scenery (Nakdong estuary, Busan harbor, Korea Strait) and more dramatic takeoff views (Yangtze River meanders, Nanjing urban density). Left side offers only flat plains and open water with minimal visual variety across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Lu Kou Airport in Nanjing?
During takeoff from Lu Kou Airport (NKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures Nanjing's urban sprawl and the Yangtze River valley during climb-out, with the river's distinctive meanders visible. Left side shows flat agricultural plains with minimal visual interest during departure. Notable sights include: Yangtze River (major waterway with visible bends), Nanjing urban area and harbor district, Lu Kou Airport runway orientation, flat Jiangsu Province plains extending westward.
What can I see when landing at Gimhae International in Kimhae?
When landing at Gimhae International (PUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the superior approach into Gimhae, with views of the Nakdong River estuary, Busan's coastal geography, and the Korea Strait. Left side shows only open water and distant Korean coastline with minimal distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Nakdong River estuary and delta (wide, muddy waterway), Busan harbor and port facilities, Gimhae Airport runway and surrounding lowlands, Korea Strait coastline with rocky outcrops.
How long is the flight from Nanjing to Kimhae?
The flight from Lu Kou Airport (NKG) to Gimhae International (PUS) takes 1h 25m.
What does the Nanjing to Kimhae flight path pass over?
Yellow Sea (open water, minimal features), Jiangsu-Shandong coastal plains, transition from Chinese to Korean airspace near the midpoint, occasional fishing vessels and cargo ships in the Yellow Sea, Korean peninsula's western coastline approaching Busan region