Tokyo to Seoul flight path: NRT to ICN

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Seoul. The right side offers a more varied sequence overall: Japanese Alps and Sea of Japan coastline glimpses during cruise, followed by the dramatic combination of Seoul's skyline and Bukhansan's granite peaks on final approach, giving it a slight edge over the left side's single strong feature (Mount Fuji) during takeoff.

During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departures from Narita commonly climb out over Chiba and Tokyo Bay before turning west toward Korea, and on clear days Mount Fuji's snow-capped cone is visible far to the southwest. The Boso Peninsula's coastline also adds some visual interest during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji (distant), Tokyo Bay, Boso Peninsula coastline, Chiba suburbs.

When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Incheon, arrivals often pass north of the airport before turning onto final approach, giving a view across the Han River toward Seoul's skyline and the granite peaks of Bukhansan National Park. This urban and mountain backdrop is more visually distinctive than the flat reclaimed land and mudflats on the south side of Incheon. Notable sights include: Han River, Seoul skyline, Bukhansan granite peaks, Yellow Sea coastline near Incheon.

The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Incheon International (ICN) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 781 miles (1,257 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Open water of the Sea of Japan (East Sea), with the small Oki Islands sometimes visible off the Japanese coast before the flight path crosses toward the Korean peninsula near Ulsan or Pohang.