Seoul (ICN) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,516
miles
8,876
kilometers
4,793
nautical miles

🕐 11 hours
Flight Time
🧭 NW (329°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,516 8,826
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,516 8,826
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,516 8,274
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,516 8,274
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,516 11,032
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,516 8,274
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from South Korea to United Kingdom requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The ICN to LGW route connects Seoul, South Korea with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,516 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Korea to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 329° from Seoul. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) serves Seoul, South Korea.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 5,516 miles (8,876 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ICN to LGW typically take around 11 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,516 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.