Seoul to Zurich (ICN–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LX123
LX Swiss
359
9:30 AM
KST T1
3:40 PM
CEST
13h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE917
KE Korean
789
11:05 AM
KST T2
5:25 PM
CEST
13h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX122
LX Swiss
359
1:20 PM
CEST
7:30 AM+1
KST
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE918
KE Korean
789
7:30 PM
CEST
2:10 PM+1
KST
11h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seoul to Zurich
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 5,433 mi 13h 10m nonstop -7h behind 44 1-stop hubs

ICN–ZRH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 5,433 miles in approximately 13h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ICN–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 3 789 13h20 SkyTeam
LX Swiss 3 359 13h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – LX
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (3 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: LX (3 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ICN to ZRH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ICN to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,703
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
Zurich is 7 hours behind Seoul.
ICN: KST · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 11:00 AM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
5,433 mi / 8,744 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 10m to 13h 20m.
Getting to ICN

AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.

Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

ICN–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seoul to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance5,433 mi / 8,744 km
Flight time13h 10m to 13h 20m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICN to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Incheon International Airport to Zürich Airport take approximately 13h 10m to 13h 20m. The route covers 5,433 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Korean Air and Swiss.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ICN to ZRH. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, WRO, HEL, CMB, YYC, SLC, DTW, CPH, LAS, LAX, SIN, DOH, DEL, AUH, AMS, FRA, BUD, ORD, CDG, FCO, IAD, MXP, HKG, DXB, BKK, SFO, MUC, VIE, BOS, HKT, IST, WAW, YYZ, BCN, MAD, LHR, ATH, PRG, PVG, JFK, NRT, LIS, EWR and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zurich is 7 hours behind Seoul.
Yes, return flights from ZRH to ICN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ICN to ZRH

Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air and Swiss. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ICN to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ICN to ZRH ranges from 13 hours 10 minutes to 13 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,433 miles (8,744 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.