Seoul to Timişoara flights
Timişoara lies 8,156 km (5,068 mi) north-west of Seoul, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 12 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 | Timişoara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Romania |
| Population | 10.3 million | 250,849 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | TSR, 11 km out |
Clocks in Timişoara are 6 h behind Seoul right now, so a 11 h 12 min journey lands only 5 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Timişoara
Crossing from South Korea into Romania: money changes from the Won to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Timişoara
Timişoara is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arad International Airport (ARW, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport | TSR | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,483 ft | 348 ft |
| Arad International Airport (regional) | ARW | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,562 ft | 352 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Timişoara from Seoul?
8,156 km (5,068 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Timişoara by air?
About 11 h 12 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 Timişoara?
Timişoara is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Timişoara flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR); Timişoara also has ARW.
What currency do I need in Timişoara?
The Leu (RON).
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.