CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
8,993 km
5,588 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,993 km
5,588 mi / 4,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
38°
northeast

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CWL ICN
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code CWL ICN
ICAO Code EGFF RKSI
City Cardiff Seoul
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 220 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 37.470000, 126.450000

Cardiff (CWL) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,993 kilometers (5,588 miles / 4,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 13:13 in Cardiff, it's 22:13 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 Cardiff (CWL) follows a heading of 331° (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 Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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