Seeing Paju from a planeup to 10 ★
Right on the North Korean border, where the Imjin River meets the Han. Look for the wide estuary, with North Korea on the far bank.
4 of our routes pass it. Republic of Korea · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Seoul to Fukuoka: sit on the left, on the climb, 5 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul to Hong Kong | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Fukuoka | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Osaka | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Los Angeles | Left | on the climb, 5 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 Paju from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Paju from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Paju 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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Uijeongbu Gimpo International Airport Seoul Namyangju Incheon Seoul (ICN) Hong Kong (HKG) Fukuoka (FUK) Osaka (KIX) All routes