ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,743 km
5,433 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,743 km
5,433 mi / 4,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
322°
northwest

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ICN ZRH
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ICN ZRH
ICAO Code RKSI LSZH
City Seoul Zurich
Country South Korea Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Zurich
Elevation 23 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 47.460000, 8.550000

Seoul (ICN) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,743 kilometers (5,433 miles / 4,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 18:43 in Seoul, it's 10:43 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 1,393 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 46° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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