Seeing Daegu from a plane
South Korea's fourth-largest city sits in a bowl ringed by mountains, which makes it famously the hottest big city in the country in summer. Look for the dense basin hemmed in by ridges, with Palgongsan to the north.
3 of our routes pass it. Republic of Korea · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Seoul to Fukuoka: sit on the left, 24 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka to Seoul | Right | 29 min after takeoff |
| Osaka to Seoul | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 52 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Fukuoka | Left | 24 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 Daegu from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Daegu from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Daegu 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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