Seeing Seongnam from a plane
Fast-growing suburb south of Seoul that includes Pangyo, home to tech giants like Naver and Kakao. Look for clusters of identical high-rise apartment blocks among wooded hills.
6 of our routes pass it. Republic of Korea · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Fukuoka to Seoul: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka to Seoul | Right | on the way down |
| Osaka to Seoul | Right | on the way down |
| Seoul to Fukuoka | Left | 10 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Osaka | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 10 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Los Angeles | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 10 min after takeoff |
| Taipei to Seoul | Right | on the way down |
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 Seongnam from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Seongnam 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 Seongnam 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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Seoul Suwon Namyangju Gimpo International Airport Uijeongbu Fukuoka (FUK) Seoul (ICN) Osaka (KIX) Los Angeles (LAX) All routes