ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,074 km
5,638 miles
LYN
Lyon/Bron
France
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
323°
northwest

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ICN LYN
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lyon-Bron Airport
IATA Code ICN LYN
ICAO Code RKSI LFLY
City Seoul Lyon/Bron
Country South Korea France
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Paris
Elevation 23 ft 659 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 45.730000, 4.940000

Seoul (ICN) to Lyon/Bron (LYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) in Lyon/Bron, France is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with France. 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 08:24 in Seoul, it's 00:24 in Lyon/Bron. 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 Lyon/Bron (LYN) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 43° (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 Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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