Schaerbeek to Seoul flights
Seoul lies 8,703 km (5,407 mi) north-east of Schaerbeek, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 54 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.
| Schaerbeek | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | South Korea |
| Population | 132,761 | 10.3 million |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | BRU, 8 km out | GMP, 17 km out |
Clocks in Seoul are 7 h ahead of Schaerbeek right now, so a 11 h 54 min journey lands 18 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Seoul
Crossing from Belgium 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 Schaerbeek
Schaerbeek is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,936-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 46 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 95 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 96 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 98 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 36 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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Common questions
How far is Seoul from Schaerbeek?
8,703 km (5,407 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Schaerbeek.
How long does it take to get from Schaerbeek to Seoul by air?
About 11 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Schaerbeek and Seoul?
Seoul is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Europe/Brussels).
Which airports are used for Schaerbeek to Seoul flights?
Typically Brussels Airport (BRU) 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?
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Where these facts come from
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