Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Seoul East. The left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay on departure, and the Han River with central Seoul on approach. Over the Sea of Japan the views are similar on both sides, but the left side also keeps the Korean Peninsula coastline in view slightly earlier on descent.

During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. NRT typically departs northwest on runway 34L/34R, meaning the left (west) side gets a clear view over the Kanto Plain toward Tokyo Bay and the city. Mount Fuji sits to the southwest and becomes visible on the left side as the aircraft banks northwest toward Korea. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Mount Fuji (southwest horizon), Kanto Plain urban sprawl, Chiba Peninsula coastline.

When landing at Seoul Ab (SSN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Seoul Air Base (SSN/K-16) sits east of central Seoul, and aircraft typically approach from the east or southeast. The left side on approach gives views over the Han River, central Seoul districts, and the surrounding ridgelines of the Gwanaksan and Bukhansan ranges. Notable sights include: Han River (crossing central Seoul), Bukhansan ridgeline to the north, central Seoul urban grid, Namsan hill with N Seoul Tower.

The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Seoul Ab (SSN) takes Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.

The flight crosses the Sea of Japan (East Sea) for the majority of its route. The Tsushima Strait and the islands of Tsushima and Iki are visible below as the route passes over the Korea Strait. The southern tip of the Korean Peninsula and the port city of Busan may be visible on the left side before the aircraft turns north toward Seoul.