BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
9,300 km
5,779 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
37°
northeast

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BES ICN
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BES ICN
ICAO Code LFRB RKSI
City Brest/Guipavas Seoul
Country France South Korea
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Seoul
Elevation 325 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 37.470000, 126.450000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 France 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 09:36 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 17:36 in Seoul. 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 Seoul (ICN) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 330° (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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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