Distance from Seoul to Beijing

🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea  →  🇨🇳 Beijing, China

952 km
Straight-line distance
592 mi
In miles
1h 41m
Est. flight time
West
Initial bearing 289°

The distance between Seoul and Beijing is 952 kilometres (592 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Incheon International Airport (ICN), the initial heading is roughly west (289°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 1h 41m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Seoul

South Korea

Population (metro)9.9 million
Main airportICN
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+9
CurrencySouth Korean Won (KRW)

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

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Beijing

China

Population (metro)21.5 million
Main airportPEK
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+8
CurrencyChinese Yuan (CNY)

China's capital and political and cultural heart, home to imperial palaces and modern megaprojects. One of the world's oldest cities with over 3,000 years of history.

Top sights: Forbidden City, Great Wall at Badaling, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Seoul?
952 km (592 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Beijing?
About 1h 41m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Beijing from Seoul?
Beijing lies roughly to the west of Seoul (initial bearing 289°).
Which airports serve this route?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN). Beijing: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

More distances from Seoul

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