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KPO → GMP
Which side of the plane to sit from Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (Pohang) to Gimpo International Airport (Seoul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of South Korea's urban landscape, including Daegu and the extensive southern Seoul suburbs, finishing with a scenic Han River approach.
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Daegu Metropolis
View the dense urban layout of South Korea's fourth-largest city nestled in a basin about 15 minutes after takeoff.
Sobaek Mountain Range
Fly over the rugged central spine of the peninsula featuring deep valleys and prominent peaks like Gaya-san.
Suwon & Hwaseong
Spot the sprawling city of Suwon and the historical UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress walls if on a clear day.
Southern Seoul
An expansive view of the Gangnam district and the skyscrapers of the Lotte World Tower area during descent.
Choose the left side for better lighting during morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. Watch for the dramatic transition from rural mountains to the dense high-rises of Gyeonggi province about 10 minutes before landing. This side typically offers the best look at the Seoul skyline during the final approach into Gimpo.
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Yeongil Bay & POSCO
Immediately after takeoff, see one of the world's largest steelmaking complexes and the Pohang industrial coast.
Juwangsan National Park
Look for the iconic deep-cut valleys and limestone peaks of this eastern mountain gem shortly after departure.
Chungju Lake
A vast, winding artificial lake surrounded by the Worak-san mountains in the center of the country.
Bukhansan National Park
As the flight descends into the Seoul area, the jagged granite peaks of Bukhansan are visible to the north.
The right side is best for observing the coastal industrial landscape of Pohang right at departure. During sunset flights, this side offers beautiful golden hour light reflecting off the mountain ridges and inland lakes. If the flight enters Seoul from the north, this side provides the best view of the Han River and Namsan Tower.
Book Hotels in SeoulDistance: 292 km (181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: KPO (35.987955, 129.42038300000002)
Arrival: GMP (37.5583, 126.791)
Route Type: Domestic
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