EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,602 km
5,345 miles
GMP
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,602 km
5,345 mi / 4,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
38°
northeast

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EDI GMP
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Gimpo International Airport
IATA Code EDI GMP
ICAO Code EGPH RKSS
City Edinburgh Seoul
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 135 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 37.560000, 126.790000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Seoul (GMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,602 kilometers (5,345 miles / 4,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United Kingdom 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 09:12 in Edinburgh, it's 18:12 in Seoul. With a 9-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 (GMP) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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