GWT
Westerland
Germany
8,181 km
5,083 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,181 km
5,083 mi / 4,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
47°
northeast

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GWT ICN
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GWT ICN
ICAO Code EDXW RKSI
City Westerland Seoul
Country Germany South Korea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Seoul
Elevation 51 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 37.470000, 126.450000

Westerland (GWT) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,181 kilometers (5,083 miles / 4,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Germany 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 11:26 in Westerland, it's 19:26 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 Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 328° (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 Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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