Seoul to Villeurbanne flights
Villeurbanne lies 9,093 km (5,650 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 12 h 24 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.
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| Seoul | Villeurbanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | France |
| Population | 10.3 million | 131,445 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | LYS, 17 km out |
Clocks in Villeurbanne are 7 h behind Seoul right now, so a 12 h 24 min journey lands only 5 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Villeurbanne
Crossing from South Korea into France: money changes from the Won to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Villeurbanne
Villeurbanne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB, 57 km), Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 79 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,124 ft | 821 ft |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (regional) | GNB | 57 km (35 mi) | 10,007 ft | 1,302 ft |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (regional) | CMF | 79 km (49 mi) | 6,628 ft | 779 ft |
| Annecy Meythet airport (regional) | NCY | 96 km (60 mi) | 5,348 ft | 1,521 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Villeurbanne from Seoul?
9,093 km (5,650 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Villeurbanne by air?
About 12 h 24 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 Villeurbanne?
Villeurbanne is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Paris against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Villeurbanne flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS); Villeurbanne also has GNB, CMF, NCY.
What currency do I need in Villeurbanne?
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.