CDG to ICN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is 8,927 km (5,547 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ICN to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Seoul?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) is 8,927 km (5,547 mi, 4,820 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CDG to ICN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ICN is roughly northeast of CDG.
How is the CDG to ICN route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-ICN in IATA codes and LFPG-RKSI in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Incheon International Airport is ICN (RKSI).
| CDG | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | RKSI |
| Country | France | South Korea |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 23 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #14 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; RKSI starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ICN sits 369 ft (112 m) lower than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to ICN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| KE | Korean Air | KAL | Koreanair | Active |
| OZ | Asiana Airlines | AAR | Asiana | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Seoul?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are 8,927 km (5,547 mi, 4,820 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to ICN?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and ICN takes about 11h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ICN from CDG?
Incheon International Airport (ICN) lies roughly northeast of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to ICN?
3 airlines appear on the CDG-ICN route in the open dataset, including Air France, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
Other routes from Seoul (ICN):
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