HEW
Athens
Greece
8,492 km
5,276 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,492 km
5,276 mi / 4,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
53°
northeast

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HEW ICN
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code HEW ICN
ICAO Code LGAT RKSI
City Athens Seoul
Country Greece South Korea
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Seoul
Elevation 69 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 37.470000, 126.450000

Athens (HEW) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,492 kilometers (5,276 miles / 4,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Greece 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 16:29 in Athens, it's 23:29 in Seoul. With a 7-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 Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 308° (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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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