Seeing Gwangju from a planeup to 5 ★
Remembered for the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, a pro-democracy revolt crushed by the military and now a national memorial. Look for the city spreading across a basin below Mudeungsan, the rounded mountain on its east side.
9 of our routes pass it. Republic of Korea · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Seoul to Bangkok: sit on the left, 24 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok to Seoul | Right | 270 min after takeoff |
| Denpasar-Bali Island to Seoul | Right | 345 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Bangkok | Left | 24 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Denpasar-Bali Island | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 24 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Taipei | Left | 24 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Singapore | Left | 26 min after takeoff |
| Shanghai to Seoul | Right | 63 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Seoul | Right | 335 min after takeoff |
| Taipei to Seoul | Right | 90 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Gwangju from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Gwangju from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Gwangju 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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Daejeon Daegu Seongsan Ilchulbong Busan Pyeongtaek Bangkok (BKK) Seoul (ICN) Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS) Taipei (TPE) All routes