South Korea
GermanySeoul (ICN) to Frankfurt (FRA) shipping route.
8,972 km by air, about 12 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Seoul (ICN) and Frankfurt (FRA)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Seoul (ICN)AirFrankfurt (FRA)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 8,972 km (5,575 mi) |
| Straight line | 8,544 km |
| Flight time | 12 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Seoul (ICN) to Frankfurt (FRA) shipping route by air
Seoul to Frankfurt by air: flight distance 8,972 km, heading north west from South Korea to Germany. The shortest line over the globe is 8,544 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 12 h at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
In the week we checked there were 4 flights between ICN and FRA, 3 of them on freighters, operated by Korean Air.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Seoul to Frankfurt saves money. The shipment crosses from South Korea into Germany, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Seoul (ICN) in this directory, Frankfurt (FRA) is the 37th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Seoul: Cairo (8,854 km), Sydney (8,760 km) and Jeddah (8,752 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Seoul (ICN) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
8,972 km along the flight path (8,544 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Seoul (ICN) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
About 12 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Frankfurt (FRA) to Seoul (ICN) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.