BQH
London
United Kingdom
8,851 km
5,500 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,851 km
5,500 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
40°
northeast

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BQH ICN
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BQH ICN
ICAO Code EGKB RKSI
City London Seoul
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 598 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 37.470000, 126.450000

London (BQH) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,851 kilometers (5,500 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 United Kingdom 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 16:58 in London, it's 01:58 in Seoul. 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 Seoul (ICN) to London (BQH) follows a heading of 329° (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 London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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