Distance from Hong Kong to Seoul
🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China → 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea
The distance between Hong Kong and Seoul is 2,092 kilometres (1,300 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), the initial heading is roughly northeast (33°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 7m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Travelling the other way, from Seoul to Hong Kong, covers the same 2,092 km; the return flight leaves on an initial heading of roughly southwest (219°). Seoul (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Hong Kong (UTC+8).
Hong Kong
China
A dazzling financial hub and special administrative region where dense skyscrapers meet mountain trails and island beaches around Victoria Harbour.
Top sights: Victoria Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Star Ferry, Big Buddha (Tian Tan), Temple Street Night Market
Seoul
South Korea
South Korea's dynamic capital, a high-tech metropolis where royal palaces sit beside neon shopping districts and a thriving K-pop culture.
Top sights: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, Han River parks
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Seoul from Hong Kong?
- 2,092 km (1,300 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Seoul?
- About 3h 7m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Seoul from Hong Kong?
- Seoul lies roughly to the northeast of Hong Kong (initial bearing 33°).
- How far is Hong Kong from Seoul?
- The same 2,092 km (1,300 miles) — great-circle distance does not depend on direction.
- What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Seoul?
- Seoul (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Hong Kong (UTC+8).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN).
More distances from Hong Kong
See the country profiles for China and South Korea, or open the Asia distance calculator.