Seeing Busan from a plane
South Korea's second city and its biggest port, one of the busiest container ports in the world. Look for the city squeezed between steep hills and the sea, with the Gwangan Bridge arcing across the bay and Haeundae Beach just east.
2 of our routes pass it. Republic of Korea · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Fukuoka to Seoul: sit on the right, 22 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka to Seoul | Right | 22 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Fukuoka | Left | 31 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Busan from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Busan from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Busan at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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