Right seats win the full journey. Takeoff offers the dramatic Nakdong estuary and Busan harbor views, and while landing favors the left, the superior takeoff experience and the fact that right-side passengers see the flight path's most visually distinctive feature (the estuary) makes right the better choice overall.
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Flight Path
Kimhae to Cheju is 181 miles (291 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Korea Strait southwest from Busan. At midpoint (around 25 minutes), you'll be over open water with no major landmarks visible. The Geoje Island shipyards remain visible for the first 15 minutes of flight. As you approach Jeju from the northeast, Hallasan becomes visible around 20 minutes before landing, growing progressively larger. The island's volcanic terrain and coastal features become increasingly detailed during the final descent.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PUS
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Nakdong River estuary and Busan's harbor district as you climb southwestward. The river's distinctive braided delta pattern and industrial port facilities are clearly visible during the initial 5,000-15,000 ft climb phase.
Landing at CJU
LEFTLeft-side seats offer superior views during descent into Jeju. You'll see Hallasan mountain (1,947 m) dominating the island's center and the distinctive volcanic landscape as you approach from the northeast on typical runway 02 arrivals.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gimhae International (PUS) to Jeju International (CJU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kimhae to Cheju. Right seats win the full journey. Takeoff offers the dramatic Nakdong estuary and Busan harbor views, and while landing favors the left, the superior takeoff experience and the fact that right-side passengers see the flight path's most visually distinctive feature (the estuary) makes right the better choice overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Gimhae International in Kimhae?
During takeoff from Gimhae International (PUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Nakdong River estuary and Busan's harbor district as you climb southwestward. The river's distinctive braided delta pattern and industrial port facilities are clearly visible during the initial 5,000-15,000 ft climb phase. Notable sights include: Nakdong River estuary with visible sandbars, Busan port and container terminals, Geoje Island to the southeast, Tsushima Strait opening to the south.
What can I see when landing at Jeju International in Cheju?
When landing at Jeju International (CJU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer superior views during descent into Jeju. You'll see Hallasan mountain (1,947 m) dominating the island's center and the distinctive volcanic landscape as you approach from the northeast on typical runway 02 arrivals. Notable sights include: Hallasan volcanic peak, Jeju's black lava fields and coastal cliffs, the island's roughly circular shape, Seogwipo city on the southern coast.
How long is the flight from Kimhae to Cheju?
The flight from Gimhae International (PUS) to Jeju International (CJU) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 181 miles (291 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kimhae to Cheju flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Korea Strait southwest from Busan. At midpoint (around 25 minutes), you'll be over open water with no major landmarks visible. The Geoje Island shipyards remain visible for the first 15 minutes of flight. As you approach Jeju from the northeast, Hallasan becomes visible around 20 minutes before landing, growing progressively larger. The island's volcanic terrain and coastal features become increasingly detailed during the final descent.