While landing favors the left, the takeoff experience on the right side—with views of Taipei, Keelung Harbor, and the Taiwan Strait—offers more dramatic and varied scenery. The right side captures the departure from Taiwan's geography more vividly than the landing approach into Seoul's urban landscape.
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Flight Path
Taipei to Seoul is 916 miles (1,475 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Taiwan Strait (roughly 100 miles of open water), then passes over the Korean Peninsula's western coast near Incheon. Mid-flight offers views of the Strait's open waters and, on clearer days, glimpses of the Korean coastline approaching from the south. The Yellow Sea dominates the midpoint of the journey.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TSA
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Taiwan Strait and the northern Taiwan coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and Keelung Harbor receding below, with the East China Sea opening up to the right.
Landing at GMP
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Gimpo. You'll see the Han River winding through Seoul, the city's urban sprawl, and the Gyeonggi Province landscape. The approach path typically brings the Han River into clear view on the left side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sungshan (TSA) to Gimpo (GMP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Seoul. While landing favors the left, the takeoff experience on the right side—with views of Taipei, Keelung Harbor, and the Taiwan Strait—offers more dramatic and varied scenery. The right side captures the departure from Taiwan's geography more vividly than the landing approach into Seoul's urban landscape.
What can I see during takeoff from Sungshan in Taipei?
During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Taiwan Strait and the northern Taiwan coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and Keelung Harbor receding below, with the East China Sea opening up to the right. Notable sights include: Keelung Harbor, Taipei urban area, Taiwan's northern coastline, East China Sea.
What can I see when landing at Gimpo in Seoul?
When landing at Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Gimpo. You'll see the Han River winding through Seoul, the city's urban sprawl, and the Gyeonggi Province landscape. The approach path typically brings the Han River into clear view on the left side. Notable sights include: Han River, Seoul metropolitan area, Gyeonggi Province terrain, Gimpo Airport approach corridor.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Seoul?
The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Gimpo (GMP) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 916 miles (1,475 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Seoul flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Taiwan Strait (roughly 100 miles of open water), then passes over the Korean Peninsula's western coast near Incheon. Mid-flight offers views of the Strait's open waters and, on clearer days, glimpses of the Korean coastline approaching from the south. The Yellow Sea dominates the midpoint of the journey.