Zurich to Seoul
11h 17m The flight from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 8,744 km (5,433 miles) and takes approximately 11h 17m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 46°, passing near 60.4° N, 75.1° 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 54m | 16h 19m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 13m | 11h 38m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 43m | 10h 08m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 17m | 10h 42m |
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
| ZRH | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zürich Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Zurich | Seoul |
| Country | Switzerland | South Korea |
| ICAO | LSZH | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 47.4581, 8.5481 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Zurich to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 11h 17m. The great-circle distance is 8,744 km (5,433 miles, 4,721 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 46°.
How far is Zurich from Seoul?
8,744 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,433 miles or 4,721 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 ZRH and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,744 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 17m 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.