ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,248 km
5,125 miles
LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
Distance
8,248 km
5,125 mi / 4,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
324°
northwest

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ICN LEJ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Leipzig Halle Airport
IATA Code ICN LEJ
ICAO Code RKSI EDDP
City Seoul Leipzig
Country South Korea Germany
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Berlin
Elevation 23 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 51.430000, 12.240000

Seoul (ICN) to Leipzig (LEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany is 8,248 kilometers (5,125 miles / 4,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Germany. 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 07:33 in Seoul, it's 23:33 in Leipzig. 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 Leipzig (LEJ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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