Seoul to Basel flights
Basel lies 8,807 km (5,473 mi) north-west of Seoul, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 2 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.
| Seoul | Basel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Switzerland |
| Population | 10.3 million | 177,595 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | BSL, 6 km out |
Clocks in Basel are 7 h behind Seoul right now, so a 12 h 2 min journey lands only 5 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Basel
Crossing from South Korea into Switzerland: money changes from the Won to the Franc (CHF); sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Basel
Basel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zürich Airport (ZRH, 74 km), Bern Airport (BRN, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,795 ft | 885 ft |
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | 74 km (46 mi) | 12,139 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Bern Airport (regional) | BRN | 72 km (45 mi) | 5,676 ft | 1,671 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Basel from Seoul?
8,807 km (5,473 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Basel by air?
About 12 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seoul and Basel?
Basel is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Zurich against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Basel flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL); Basel also has ZRH, BRN.
What currency do I need in Basel?
The Franc (CHF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.