Manchester, Greater Manchester to Seoul
11h 20m The flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 8,779 km (5,455 miles) and takes approximately 11h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 39°, passing near 66.0° N, 78.5° 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 58m | 16h 23m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 15m | 11h 41m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 45m | 10h 10m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 20m | 10h 45m |
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
| MAN | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Manchester Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Manchester, Greater Manchester | Seoul |
| Country | United Kingdom | South Korea |
| ICAO | EGCC | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 53.3494, -2.2795 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 257 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 11h 20m. The great-circle distance is 8,779 km (5,455 miles, 4,740 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 39°.
How far is Manchester, Greater Manchester from Seoul?
8,779 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,455 miles or 4,740 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 MAN and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,779 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 20m 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.
Other routes from Manchester, Greater Manchester
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.