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Flights from Wellington to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Seoul. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Brisbane, about 15h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 42m
WLGSELSYD

Wellington to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey15h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Wellington to Seoul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
WLG Sydney (SYD) SEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Korean Air
Same alliance ~15h 42m
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WLG Brisbane (BNE) SEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 18m
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3
WLG Auckland (AKL) SEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams · Leg 2: Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,021 km6,223 miles
Journey time
15h 42mestimate
Time difference
-4hSeoul vs Wellington
Currency in Seoul
KRW
Airports
WLG → ICN, GMP

Flights from Wellington to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Seoul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,021 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Auckland (AKL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Wellington and Seoul?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Seoul?
Seoul is 4 hours behind Wellington.

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