Kimhae to Seoul is 210 miles (338 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.
This is a short domestic hop over mostly flat interior terrain, so neither side offers dramatic mountain scenery, but the left side captures Busan's coastal harbor at departure and the Yellow Sea's tidal islands near Incheon at arrival, giving it a slight edge in visual interest.
Flight Path
Low interior hills and farmland of South Korea's southwest, with occasional river valleys visible before the descent toward the Yellow Sea coast near Incheon
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PUS
LEFTDeparting PUS, the climb-out banks the aircraft to give left-side passengers a view of Busan's harbor, the Nakdong River delta, and the coastline before the plane turns inland toward Seoul. The right side mostly shows the hilly outskirts of Busan with less definition.
Landing at ICN
LEFTOn approach into ICN, arrivals from the south curve over the Yellow Sea coastline and its scattered islands before lining up for landing, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the tidal flats and Incheon's offshore islands. The right side mostly faces inland toward flat agricultural land with fewer distinct features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gimhae International (PUS) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kimhae to Seoul. This is a short domestic hop over mostly flat interior terrain, so neither side offers dramatic mountain scenery, but the left side captures Busan's coastal harbor at departure and the Yellow Sea's tidal islands near Incheon at arrival, giving it a slight edge in visual interest.
What can I see during takeoff from Gimhae International in Kimhae?
During takeoff from Gimhae International (PUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PUS, the climb-out banks the aircraft to give left-side passengers a view of Busan's harbor, the Nakdong River delta, and the coastline before the plane turns inland toward Seoul. The right side mostly shows the hilly outskirts of Busan with less definition. Notable sights include: Nakdong River delta, Busan harbor and port cranes, Gadeokdo Island, southern coastline.
What can I see when landing at Incheon International in Seoul?
When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into ICN, arrivals from the south curve over the Yellow Sea coastline and its scattered islands before lining up for landing, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the tidal flats and Incheon's offshore islands. The right side mostly faces inland toward flat agricultural land with fewer distinct features. Notable sights include: Incheon Yellow Sea coastline, Yeongjongdo Island (airport island), tidal mudflats, scattered small islands.
How long is the flight from Kimhae to Seoul?
The flight from Gimhae International (PUS) to Incheon International (ICN) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 210 miles (338 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kimhae to Seoul flight path pass over?
Low interior hills and farmland of South Korea's southwest, with occasional river valleys visible before the descent toward the Yellow Sea coast near Incheon