Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Salt Lake City to Seoul. Takeoff views from the left are substantially more dramatic—the Oquirrh Mountains and Great Salt Lake provide clear visual interest during the critical first 20 minutes of flight. Landing on the right is good but less distinctive. Left seats capture the more memorable departure sequence.

During takeoff from Salt Lake City International (SLC), sit on the Left side for the best views. SLC typically departs north on runways 16L/R. Left side seats face west initially, providing direct views of the Oquirrh Mountains and the southern arm of the Great Salt Lake as you climb. Right side faces the Wasatch Range but at a steeper angle away from the bank. Notable sights include: Oquirrh Mountains (west), Great Salt Lake southern portion, Antelope Island, Wasatch Range (east, receding).

When landing at Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gimpo (GMP) primarily uses runways 14L/R for westbound arrivals from North America. Right-side seats on descent face north and northeast, offering views of Seoul's northern districts, the Han River's major bends, and Bukhansan National Park. Left side faces away from the city center. Notable sights include: Han River (multiple loops and bends), Seoul metropolitan area (Gangbuk district), Bukhansan National Park, Gimpo Airport approach corridor.

The flight from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Gimpo (GMP) takes Approximately 11.5 to 12.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the North Pacific, passing north of Hawaii (typically 500+ miles north). Over the Pacific, no landmarks are visible except occasional cloud formations. As you approach Asia, you'll cross the International Date Line and enter airspace near Japan's Hokkaido region (typically 200+ miles north of the island). The final approach into Korea crosses the Yellow Sea with coastal landforms of the Korean peninsula becoming visible 30-40 minutes before landing at Gimpo.