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Flight Distance from London (LHR) to Seoul (GMP)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LHREGLL
London, United Kingdom
London Heathrow Airport
Great Circle Path
8,868 km5,510 miles • 4,788 NM
Destination Airport
RKSSGMP
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Gimpo International Airport
Direct Distance
8,868 km
5,510 Statute Miles
4,788 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 56m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
798 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
40° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 56m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 8m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 33m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🇰🇷 South Korea
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGLL
- Coordinates: 51.4707°, -0.4599°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 83 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- City / Country: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO Code: RKSS
- Coordinates: 37.5583°, 126.7910°
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Elevation: 59 ft
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