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Flights Rome → Seoul

FCO → ICN

11h 38m
Flight time (est.)
19.2
Average risk (Medium)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Rome to Seoul?

The flight from Rome (FCO) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 11h 38m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route operates from Fiumicino Airport in Rome, which opened in 1947, to Seoul, utilizing a Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The destination airport serves over 17 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in South Korea.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~8,964 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Rome (FCO) → Seoul (ICN) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Seoul the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.

Heading to Seoul: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Rome (FCO) to Seoul (ICN) heads north-east for about 8,964 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 38m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Seoul it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
7h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
08:38
Elevation ICN
23 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 747-400
Est. CO₂/passenger
~807 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
ITA Airways (AZ) 45% 39 min 0.6%

Airlines operating FCO-ICN

Frequently asked questions about FCO-ICN

The flight from Rome (FCO) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 11h 38m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: ITA Airways.

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The Rome-Seoul route is about 8,964 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.