Copenhagen to Seoul (CPH–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SK987
SK S
359
11:55 PM
CEST T3
6:35 PM+1
KST
11h 40m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK988
SK S
359
11:35 PM
KST T2
6:00 AM+1
CEST
13h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PEK Beijing 11h 52m CA CAKEMF Beijing (PEK) to Seoul flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 12h 20m A3D8DY ET Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Seoul flights
WAW Warsaw 12h 52m LOSKSQ BRLO Warsaw (WAW) to Seoul flights
BUD Budapest 13h 18m D8FRSK KEOZ Budapest (BUD) to Seoul flights
MUC Munich 13h 30m A3D8EY AZLH Munich (MUC) to Seoul flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 40m MU 9CCZFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Seoul flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 10m 6EAMD8 AFKEKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Seoul flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 14h 16m A3ACAI KELHOZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Seoul flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 14h 29m A3AYD8 AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Seoul flights
ZRH Zurich 14h 58m ACAIAZ KELX Zurich (ZRH) to Seoul flights
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Copenhagen to Seoul
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,924 mi 11h 40m nonstop +7h ahead

CPH–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SAS leads the route. The flight covers 4,924 miles in approximately 11h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPH–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SK SAS 6 359 11h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – SK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SK (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPH to ICN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,476
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Copenhagen.
CPH: CEST · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
4,924 mi / 7,924 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Danish passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. The K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) requirement is temporarily waived for Danish nationals through the end of 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to CPH

The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.

Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

CPH–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Copenhagen to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance4,924 mi / 7,924 km
Flight time11h 40m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPH
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPH to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Incheon International Airport take about 11h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 4,924 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CPH to ICN: SAS.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Capital, Oslo-Gardermoen and Warsaw Chopin.
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Copenhagen.
Yes, return flights from ICN to CPH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPH to ICN

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from SAS. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPH to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPH to ICN is about 11 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,924 miles (7,924 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Oslo-Gardermoen and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.