HEM
Helsinki
Finland
7,032 km
4,369 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
7,032 km
4,369 mi / 3,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
61°
east northeast

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HEM ICN
Airport Name Helsinki Malmi Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code HEM ICN
ICAO Code EFHF RKSI
City Helsinki Seoul
Country Finland South Korea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Seoul
Elevation 57 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 60.250000, 25.040000 37.470000, 126.450000

Helsinki (HEM) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) in Helsinki, Finland to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 7,032 kilometers (4,369 miles / 3,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Finland 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 13:41 in Helsinki, it's 20:41 in Seoul. With a 7-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 Helsinki (HEM) follows a heading of 327° (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 Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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