Saint-Étienne to Seoul flights
Seoul lies 9,146 km (5,683 mi) north-east of Saint-Étienne, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 29 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Saint-Étienne | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | South Korea |
| Population | 176,280 | 10.3 million |
| Elevation | 529 m (1,736 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | LYS, 63 km out | GMP, 17 km out |
Clocks in Seoul are 7 h ahead of Saint-Étienne right now, so a 12 h 29 min journey lands 19 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Seoul
Crossing from France into South Korea: money changes from the Euro to the Won (KRW); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB, 74 km).
Arriving in Seoul
Seoul is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 48 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 48 km (30 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
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Staying in Seoul
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Common questions
How far is Seoul from Saint-Étienne?
9,146 km (5,683 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Saint-Étienne.
How long does it take to get from Saint-Étienne to Seoul by air?
About 12 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint-Étienne and Seoul?
Seoul is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Europe/Paris).
Which airports are used for Saint-Étienne to Seoul flights?
Typically Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP); Seoul also has ICN, WJU.
What currency do I need in Seoul?
The Won (KRW).
Where can I stay in Seoul?
Our booking partner lists 3,299+ places to stay in Seoul, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.