Amsterdam to Seoul
11h 03m The flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) covers 8,560 km (5,319 miles) and takes approximately 11h 03m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 44°, passing near 63.5° N, 78.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 34m | 15h 59m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 58m | 11h 24m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 31m | 9h 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 04m | 10h 29m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| AMS | GMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
| City | Amsterdam | Seoul |
| Country | Netherlands | South Korea |
| ICAO | EHAM | RKSS |
| Coordinates | 52.3086, 4.7639 | 37.5583, 126.791 |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 59 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Seoul (GMP) takes about 11h 03m. The great-circle distance is 8,560 km (5,319 miles, 4,622 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 44°.
How far is Amsterdam from Seoul?
8,560 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,319 miles or 4,622 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between AMS and GMP?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,560 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 03m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.