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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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Zurich to Seoul
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 5,433 mi 11h 10m nonstop +7h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

ZRH–ICN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 5,433 miles in approximately 11h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 3 789 11h40 SkyTeam
LX Swiss 3 359 11h10 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, ZRH to ICN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
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 ZRH to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,561
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.

Other ways to reach Seoul from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Incheon International Airport.
Metric ZRH→ICN MXP→ICN
Distance from ZRH 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 6 7
Flight time 11h 10m 11h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Incheon International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
5,433 mi / 8,744 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 10m to 11h 40m.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

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).

ZRH–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance5,433 mi / 8,744 km
Flight time11h 10m to 11h 40m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 11h 10m to 11h 40m. The route covers 5,433 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Korean Air and Swiss.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to ICN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSL, WRO, CAI, CTU, HEL, PVG, MUC, CPH, CDG, MXP, VIE, CMB, IST, ATH, AMS, FCO, FRA, DXB, LIS, PRG, BUD, MAD, BCN, NRT, DOH, SLC, LHR, HKG, MEM, WAW, AUH, DEL, HKT, LAS, LAX, BKK, EWR, SIN, ORD, SFO, BOS, YYZ, JFK, ATL and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.
Yes, return flights from ICN to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ZRH to ICN

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

ZRH to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to ICN ranges from 11 hours 10 minutes to 11 hours 40 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

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via OSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).