GMP
Seoul
South Korea
8,754 km
5,439 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,754 km
5,439 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
323°
northwest

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GMP ZRH
Airport Name Gimpo International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code GMP ZRH
ICAO Code RKSS LSZH
City Seoul Zurich
Country South Korea Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Zurich
Elevation 58 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 37.560000, 126.790000 47.460000, 8.550000

Seoul (GMP) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,754 kilometers (5,439 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 South Korea with Switzerland. 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 02:13 in Seoul, it's 18:13 in Zurich. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,358 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Gimpo International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Seoul (GMP) follows a heading of 45° (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 Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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