ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,184 km
5,085 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
8,184 km
5,085 mi / 4,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
336°
north northwest

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ICN LSI
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code ICN LSI
ICAO Code RKSI EGPB
City Seoul Lerwick
Country South Korea United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 59.880000, -1.300000

Seoul (ICN) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 8,184 kilometers (5,085 miles / 4,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 15:14 in Seoul, it's 06:14 in Lerwick. 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 Lerwick (LSI) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 41° (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 Sumburgh Airport (LSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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