Seoul to Reading flights
Reading lies 8,899 km (5,530 mi) north-west of Seoul, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 10 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 | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | United Kingdom |
| Population | 10.3 million | 318,014 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | LHR, 35 km out |
Clocks in Reading are 8 h behind Seoul right now, so a 12 h 10 min journey lands only 4 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Reading
Crossing from South Korea into United Kingdom: money changes from the Won to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Reading
Reading is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Luton Airport (LTN, 62 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 64 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 96 km), Southampton Airport (SOU, 62 km), London City Airport (LCY, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 35 km (22 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 64 km (40 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| Southampton Airport (regional) | SOU | 62 km (39 mi) | 6,191 ft | 44 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 71 km (44 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Reading from Seoul?
8,899 km (5,530 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Reading by air?
About 12 h 10 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 Reading?
Reading is 8 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Reading flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR); Reading also has LTN, LGW, STN, SOU, LCY.
What currency do I need in Reading?
The Pound (GBP).
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.