Seoul to Mannheim flights
Mannheim lies 8,609 km (5,349 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 47 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 | Mannheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Germany |
| Population | 10.3 million | 307,960 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | FRA, 60 km out |
Clocks in Mannheim are 7 h behind Seoul right now, so a 11 h 47 min journey lands only 4 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mannheim
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 Mannheim
Mannheim is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB, 84 km), Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 4 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Main Airport | FRA | 60 km (37 mi) | 13,123 ft | 364 ft |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 4 km (2 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mannheim from Seoul?
8,609 km (5,349 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Mannheim by air?
About 11 h 47 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 Mannheim?
Mannheim is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Mannheim flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA); Mannheim also has FKB, MHG.
What currency do I need in Mannheim?
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 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.