Right side captures the most dramatic scenery on departure (St. Lawrence River and Laurentian Mountains), and while left wins on landing, the takeoff experience is more visually rewarding for the majority of the flight.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Seoul is 6,571 miles (10,575 km), a flight of about 14 hours.
The flight path crosses the North American continent heading northwest then northeast over Canada (Canadian Shield forests, Great Lakes region if routed south), then crosses the Arctic or subarctic regions (Hudson Bay area, Arctic tundra, or northern boreal forest depending on exact routing), before crossing the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific crossing dominates the middle 6-7 hours with open ocean, occasional cloud formations, and no major landmarks. As the aircraft approaches Asia, the Kamchatka Peninsula or northern Japanese islands may be visible depending on routing. The final approach into Seoul crosses the Korean Peninsula's western coast.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YHU
RIGHTRight side offers views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains as the aircraft climbs northwestward out of St. Hubert. Left side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain.
Landing at ICN
LEFTLeft side provides views of Incheon's coastal geography and the Yellow Sea as the aircraft descends on final approach from the west. The Han River estuary and Seoul's urban sprawl are also visible on the left during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from St Hubert (YHU) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Seoul. Right side captures the most dramatic scenery on departure (St. Lawrence River and Laurentian Mountains), and while left wins on landing, the takeoff experience is more visually rewarding for the majority of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from St Hubert in Montreal?
During takeoff from St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains as the aircraft climbs northwestward out of St. Hubert. Left side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (immediate south), Laurentian Mountains (north and northeast), Montreal urban sprawl (west), Lake of Two Mountains (northwest in distance).
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. Left side provides views of Incheon's coastal geography and the Yellow Sea as the aircraft descends on final approach from the west. The Han River estuary and Seoul's urban sprawl are also visible on the left during descent. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea (west and southwest), Incheon's reclaimed land and harbor (immediate approach area), Han River estuary (southeast), Seoul metropolitan area skyline (distant southeast).
How long is the flight from Montreal to Seoul?
The flight from St Hubert (YHU) to Incheon International (ICN) takes about 14 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 6,571 miles (10,575 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Seoul flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North American continent heading northwest then northeast over Canada (Canadian Shield forests, Great Lakes region if routed south), then crosses the Arctic or subarctic regions (Hudson Bay area, Arctic tundra, or northern boreal forest depending on exact routing), before crossing the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific crossing dominates the middle 6-7 hours with open ocean, occasional cloud formations, and no major landmarks. As the aircraft approaches Asia, the Kamchatka Peninsula or northern Japanese islands may be visible depending on routing. The final approach into Seoul crosses the Korean Peninsula's western coast.