Seoul to Bottrop flights
Bottrop lies 8,527 km (5,298 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 11 h 41 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 | Bottrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Germany |
| Population | 10.3 million | 119,909 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | DUS, 28 km out |
Clocks in Bottrop are 7 h behind Seoul right now, so a 11 h 41 min journey lands only 4 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bottrop
Crossing from South Korea into Germany: money changes from the Won to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Bottrop
Bottrop is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 47 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 55 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 75 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 28 km (17 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 55 km (34 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,527 km (5,298 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Bottrop from Seoul?
8,527 km (5,298 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Bottrop by air?
About 11 h 41 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 Bottrop?
Bottrop is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Bottrop flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS); Bottrop also has DTM, NRN, CGN, FMO.
What currency do I need in Bottrop?
The Euro (EUR).
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 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.