Singapore to Seoul flight pathSINGMP

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Flight time6h 25m
Distance2,891
Heading027° → 035°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.0 left·★ 2.0 right

While takeoff favors the right with Singapore's skyline, the left side wins overall thanks to sustained cruise views of the Vietnamese coastline and Chinese seaboard, plus a scenic final approach over the Han River and Seoul's skyline framed by Bukhansan's peaks.

Takeoff · SINRIGHTMarina Bay skyline, Sentosa Island, Singapore Strait shipping lanes
Landing · GMPLEFTHan River, Seoul skyline, Bukhansan National Park peaks

Flight Path

Flight path overview

South China Sea, Vietnamese coastline near Da Nang, Hainan Island, East China coastal waters near Shanghai, Yellow Sea

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Singapore (right side) — Marina Bay skyline, Sentosa Island, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Johor Bahru coastline

Takeoff from SIN

RIGHT

Departing Changi on runway 02 (or 20, depending on monsoon), the right side offers a brief but striking view of Singapore's skyline, Marina Bay, and the busy Singapore Strait shipping lanes as the aircraft climbs out. The left side mostly shows flat Johor terrain in Malaysia with little definition.

Marina Bay skylineSentosa IslandSingapore Strait shipping lanesJohor Bahru coastline
Aerial window seat view during landing at Seoul (left side) — Han River, Seoul skyline, Bukhansan National Park peaks, Yeouido Island

Landing at GMP

LEFT

On approach into Gimpo (commonly runway 32 into the northwest), the flight path tracks up from the south, giving the left side a clear view of the Han River winding through Seoul, the city's dense skyline, and the outline of Bukhansan's granite peaks to the north. The right side mostly faces flat suburban Gyeonggi terrain.

Han RiverSeoul skylineBukhansan National Park peaksYeouido Island

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Gimpo (GMP)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Seoul. While takeoff favors the right with Singapore's skyline, the left side wins overall thanks to sustained cruise views of the Vietnamese coastline and Chinese seaboard, plus a scenic final approach over the Han River and Seoul's skyline framed by Bukhansan's peaks.

What can I see during takeoff from Singapore Changi in Singapore?

During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Changi on runway 02 (or 20, depending on monsoon), the right side offers a brief but striking view of Singapore's skyline, Marina Bay, and the busy Singapore Strait shipping lanes as the aircraft climbs out. The left side mostly shows flat Johor terrain in Malaysia with little definition. Notable sights include: Marina Bay skyline, Sentosa Island, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Johor Bahru coastline.

What can I see when landing at Gimpo in Seoul?

When landing at Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Gimpo (commonly runway 32 into the northwest), the flight path tracks up from the south, giving the left side a clear view of the Han River winding through Seoul, the city's dense skyline, and the outline of Bukhansan's granite peaks to the north. The right side mostly faces flat suburban Gyeonggi terrain. Notable sights include: Han River, Seoul skyline, Bukhansan National Park peaks, Yeouido Island.

How long is the flight from Singapore to Seoul?

The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Gimpo (GMP) takes 6h 25m.

What does the Singapore to Seoul flight path pass over?

South China Sea, Vietnamese coastline near Da Nang, Hainan Island, East China coastal waters near Shanghai, Yellow Sea