EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,598 km
5,342 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,598 km
5,342 mi / 4,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
39°
northeast

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EDI ICN
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code EDI ICN
ICAO Code EGPH RKSI
City Edinburgh Seoul
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 135 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 37.470000, 126.450000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,598 kilometers (5,342 miles / 4,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 05:59 in Edinburgh, it's 14:59 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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 334° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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