Flights to Seoul
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 48 km (30 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, GMP can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 59 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Seoul
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul to Shanghai | China | 868 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Seoul to Beijing | China | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Seoul to Tianjin | China | 872 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Seoul to Wuhan | China | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Seoul to Hangzhou | China | 1,024 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Seoul to Harbin | China | 910 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Seoul to Tokyo | Japan | 1,153 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Seoul to Hefei | China | 1,089 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Seoul to Weifang | China | 704 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Seoul to Nanjing | China | 966 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Seoul to Shenyang | China | 559 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Seoul to Jinan | China | 890 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Seoul to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Seoul to Dalian | China | 493 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Seoul to Qingdao | China | 610 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Seoul to Yantai | China | 488 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Seoul to Suzhou | China | 909 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Seoul to Zhengzhou | China | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Seoul to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Seoul to Changchun | China | 716 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Seoul to Pudong | China | 864 km (537 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Seoul to Taiyuan | China | 1,267 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Seoul to Chongqing | China | 2,085 km (1,296 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Seoul to Chengdu | China | 2,237 km (1,390 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Seoul to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,955 km (4,943 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Seoul to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,803 km (2,984 mi) | about 6 h 54 min |
| Seoul to Xi’an | China | 1,664 km (1,034 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Seoul to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,777 km (3,590 mi) | about 8 h 9 min |
| Seoul to Delhi | India | 4,683 km (2,910 mi) | about 6 h 45 min |
| Seoul to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 3,792 km (2,356 mi) | about 5 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Seoul?
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, ICN, WJU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GMP from Seoul city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Seoul on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.