Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Seoul
11h 31m The flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 8,927 km (5,547 miles) and takes approximately 11h 31m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 42°, passing near 63.1° N, 74.6° 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 | 16h 14m | 16h 39m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 27m | 11h 52m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 55m | 10h 20m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 30m | 10h 55m |
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
| CDG | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | Seoul |
| Country | France | South Korea |
| ICAO | LFPG | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 49.009, 2.5541 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 11h 31m. The great-circle distance is 8,927 km (5,547 miles, 4,820 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 42°.
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Seoul?
8,927 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,547 miles or 4,820 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 CDG and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,927 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 31m 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 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
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.