LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,901 km
5,531 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
8,901 km
5,531 mi / 4,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
38°
northeast

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LHR YNY
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code LHR YNY
ICAO Code EGLL RKNY
City London Sokcho / Gangneung
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 83 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 38.060000, 128.670000

London (LHR) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 8,901 kilometers (5,531 miles / 4,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United Kingdom 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 03:29 in London, it's 12:29 in Sokcho / Gangneung. With a 9-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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 331° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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