While left offers a strong takeoff experience over Lake Ontario, right provides superior views during the longer descent into Incheon, including the Yellow Sea approach and Korean coastline—the most visually distinctive portion of this transpacific route.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Seoul is 6,604 miles (10,628 km), a flight of about 13 hours 20 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North American interior (Great Lakes region, Canadian Shield, Rocky Mountains visible to the north), then the Arctic/subarctic regions with minimal ground features, then approaches Asia over the Bering Sea and Russian Far East coastline before descending toward the Korean peninsula. Most of the 13+ hour flight occurs over ocean or remote northern terrain with limited scenic landmarks visible from cruise altitude.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YTZ
LEFTLeft side offers views of Lake Ontario immediately after departure, with the Toronto waterfront and downtown skyline visible during climb-out. Right side faces inland toward the Greater Toronto Area sprawl with fewer distinctive visual landmarks.
Landing at ICN
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Korean peninsula's western approach, including the Yellow Sea coastline and the Incheon area. Left side faces inland toward North Korea, which offers no useful scenic reference and is less visually interesting for passengers.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City Centre (YTZ) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Seoul. While left offers a strong takeoff experience over Lake Ontario, right provides superior views during the longer descent into Incheon, including the Yellow Sea approach and Korean coastline—the most visually distinctive portion of this transpacific route.
What can I see during takeoff from City Centre in Toronto?
During takeoff from City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Lake Ontario immediately after departure, with the Toronto waterfront and downtown skyline visible during climb-out. Right side faces inland toward the Greater Toronto Area sprawl with fewer distinctive visual landmarks. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs, Downtown Toronto skyline.
What can I see when landing at Incheon International in Seoul?
When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Korean peninsula's western approach, including the Yellow Sea coastline and the Incheon area. Left side faces inland toward North Korea, which offers no useful scenic reference and is less visually interesting for passengers. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea, Incheon Bay, Korean peninsula coastline, Seoul metropolitan area lights (at night) or urban sprawl (day).
How long is the flight from Toronto to Seoul?
The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Incheon International (ICN) takes about 13 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,604 miles (10,628 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Seoul flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North American interior (Great Lakes region, Canadian Shield, Rocky Mountains visible to the north), then the Arctic/subarctic regions with minimal ground features, then approaches Asia over the Bering Sea and Russian Far East coastline before descending toward the Korean peninsula. Most of the 13+ hour flight occurs over ocean or remote northern terrain with limited scenic landmarks visible from cruise altitude.