Flights from London to Seoul — compare routes right now

Via Hong Kong 79
Korean Air Direct 65
Via Istanbul 59
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Flowing · 79/100

Via Hong Kong avoids warning areas — others on this route do not.

Via Hong Kong 79
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Korean Air Direct 65
Clear airspace
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Moderate extra time
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Weak reroute options

Via Hong Kong flies about 2,438 km further than the straight line between these cities — roughly 3h 1m longer. How we work this out

Based on official airspace warnings · checked 2h ago · How this works

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Via Hong Kong Best
Flowing · 79
Clear airspace · Weak reroute options · Moderate extra time · Strong Hub

The London to Seoul routing via Hong Kong has no active airspace disruption zones at the moment. The corridor appears clear for travel right now, though you should verify current conditions with your airline and check official sources before booking.

The catch

Very few backup paths if this route is disrupted

Route assessed 14h ago

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Korean Air Direct
Watchful · 65
Clear airspace · None reroute options · Moderate extra time · Strong Hub

The London to Seoul routing via Korean Air appears clear of active disruption zones in the airspace right now. Before booking, check with Korean Air and official sources for the latest conditions on this corridor.

The catch

Only one path. No other way if it closes

Route assessed 14h ago

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Via Istanbul
Watchful · 59
Near a warning area · Weak reroute options · Moderate extra time · Moderate Hub

The top option stays clear of all warning areas.

Your London to Seoul routing via Istanbul sits near a warning area due to the Ukraine conflict zone. Before booking, check with your airline and official sources about current airspace conditions on this path.

The catch

Very few backup paths if this route is disrupted

Route assessed 14h ago

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How we score routes

We score each route based on whether it flies near or through warning areas, how much longer it is, and how many reroute options exist — based on official flight warnings.

Some routes aren't covered yet — if yours is missing, that's a gap, not an assessment.

Scores compare route options; they are not safety ratings. Always check with your airline before booking.

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