ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,230 km
5,735 miles
QXB
Lyon
France
Distance
9,230 km
5,735 mi / 4,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
321°
northwest

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ICN QXB
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport
IATA Code ICN QXB
ICAO Code RKSI LFMA
City Seoul Lyon
Country South Korea France
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Paris
Elevation 23 ft 367 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 43.510000, 5.370000

Seoul (ICN) to Lyon (QXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France is 9,230 kilometers (5,735 miles / 4,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with France. 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 03:52 in Seoul, it's 19:52 in Lyon. 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 Lyon (QXB) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 43° (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 Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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