ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,861 km
5,506 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,861 km
5,506 mi / 4,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN LHR
Airport Name Incheon International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ICN LHR
ICAO Code RKSI EGLL
City Seoul London
Country South Korea United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 51.470000, -0.460000

Seoul (ICN) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,861 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 South Korea with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:47 in Seoul, it's 05:47 in London. 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 London (LHR) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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