CGN
Cologne
Germany
8,551 km
5,313 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,551 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
45°
northeast

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CGN ICN
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code CGN ICN
ICAO Code EDDK RKSI
City Cologne Seoul
Country Germany South Korea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Seoul
Elevation 302 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 37.470000, 126.450000

Cologne (CGN) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,551 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Cologne, it's 20:47 in Seoul. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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