ZRH → ICNZurich to Seoul

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Direct flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Seoul (ICN): 8 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 25 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 8,743 km, an estimated 11 hours 43 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Zurich and Seoul. Updated 9 September 2026 at 00:16 UTC.

ZRH Zurich smooth · +8
ICN Seoul smooth · +2
8,743 km · ~11h 43m est.
dep bank 13:15–19:308x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 8x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 8 operated ZRH → ICN flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −25 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−25 minacross the last 8 operated legs
Flight time~11h 43mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures8x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Korean AirSwiss International Air Lines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Korean AirKE

Flights KE918 19:30 Tu We Th Sa

Swiss International Air LinesLX

Flights LX122 13:15 Tu We Fr Su

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-08KE918dep +5 → arr−41
09-08LX122dep +15 → arr−25
09-06LX122dep +25 → arr+0
09-05KE918dep +20 → arr−34
09-04LX122dep +18 → arr−16
09-03KE918dep +28 → arr−25
09-02KE918arrived−31
09-02LX122arrived−25

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
ZRHZurich +8 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · 2 kt Full ZRH delay board →
ICNSeoul +2 min smooth Full ICN delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at ZRH: 36% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +12 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Zurich to Seoul route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ZRH to ICN flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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ZRH to ICN questions

Is ZRH–ICN running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at ZRH is the weaker end, route health score 94/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on ZRH–ICN?

Operators schedule evening departures around 19:30 from ZRH. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ICN delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from ZRH to ICN?

Great-circle distance is 8,743 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 647–779 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does ZRH–ICN fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 8 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.