United Kingdom to South Korea Β· 5,507 miles (8,862 km)

London (LHR) to Seoul (ICN) flights

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12,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from London (LHR) to Seoul (ICN) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $291. 3 airlines fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Seoul (ICN): Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Virgin Atlantic. The two airports are 5,507 miles (8,862 km) apart. Asiana Airlines is in Star Alliance and Korean Air and Virgin Atlantic are in SkyTeam. There are also 63 ways to fly it with one stop, through Helsinki, Copenhagen and Amsterdam and more.

How many miles LHR to ICN costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Atlantic12,500–22,500$291–789
ANA Mileage ClubOn Asiana Airlines30,000$227.82–808.99
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air37,500$227.82–428.99
Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air37,500$207.82–758.99
Avianca LifeMilesOn Asiana Airlines45,000$232.82–433.99
Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air50,000$207.82–408.99
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Asiana Airlines50,000$227.82–708.99
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Asiana Airlines52,500$227.82–808.99
SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air54,000$258.22–515.39
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Asiana Airlines56,000$227.82–808.99
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Asiana Airlines58,000$227.82–808.99
Air Canada AeroplanOn Asiana Airlines60,000$235.82–436.99

Business and first class prices, and 3 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from LHR to ICN

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    Asiana AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
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    Korean AirSkyTeam Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it
  • Virgin Atlantic logo
    Virgin AtlanticSkyTeam Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book LHR to ICN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LHR to ICN with one stop

63 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Helsinki (HEL)Finnair the whole way
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  • Via Copenhagen (CPH)Scandinavian Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
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  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
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  • Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
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  • Via Warsaw (WAW)LOT - Polish Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Qingdao (TAO)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 5 more
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  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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  • Via Prague (PRG)British Airways, then Korean Air and Asiana Airlines
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  • Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
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  • Via Vienna (VIE)British Airways and Austrian Airlines, then Korean Air
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  • Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
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  • Via Budapest (BUD)British Airways, then Korean Air and Asiana Airlines
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  • Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana the whole way
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See all 63 in Routes

LHR to ICN: common questions

How many miles does LHR to ICN cost?

In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Virgin Atlantic, plus taxes and fees from $291. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (30,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (37,500) and Emirates Skywards (37,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LHR to ICN?

Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), Korean Air (SkyTeam) and Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Seoul (ICN).

How far is London from Seoul by plane?

London (LHR) and Seoul (ICN) are 5,507 miles (8,862 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LHR to ICN award flights?

21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between London and Seoul?

The most direct connections are through Helsinki (HEL), Copenhagen (CPH), Amsterdam (AMS), Beijing (PEK) and Beijing (PKX). On 44 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Finnair through Helsinki.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.