Seeing Pohang from a plane7 ★
Steel town on Korea's east coast, home to POSCO, one of the world's largest steelmakers. Look for the huge steelworks filling the flat land along Yeongil Bay.
2 of our routes pass it. Republic of Korea · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Seoul: sit on the left, 921 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Seoul | Left | 921 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 679 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 Pohang from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Pohang from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Pohang 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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