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Flight time from Beijing to Seoul
About 1 hour and 40 minutes non-stop, 902 km (561 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.
Estimate for a direct flight from Beijing (PEK, Beijing Capital) to Seoul (ICN, Incheon). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Beijing to Seoul takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. The two cities are 902 km (561 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Beijing Capital (PEK) and Incheon (ICN).
The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading east with the jet stream, flights are often a little quicker than this. Check your booking for the exact time.
Time difference and arrival time
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing right now. A flight leaving Beijing at 10:00 local time lands at about 12:40 local time in Seoul. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.
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- Beijing to Johannesburg 14h 40m
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More flights from Seoul
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- Seoul to Tokyo 2h
- Seoul to Hong Kong 3h 5m
- Seoul to Manila 3h 45m
- Seoul to Hanoi 3h 50m
- Seoul to Chiang Mai 4h 40m
- Seoul to Mexico City 15h 10m
- Seoul to Johannesburg 15h 35m
- Seoul to Miami 15h 35m
- Seoul to Cancún 15h 50m
Why arrival times look strange
Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.
How the flight time estimate works
In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to Seoul?
A direct flight from Beijing to Seoul takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.
How far is Seoul from Beijing?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Beijing and Seoul is about 902 km, or 561 miles.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Seoul?
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing at the moment.