What this Seattle & Seoul page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Seattle (SEA) and Seoul (ICN, GMP) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight — 40 in all, across 20 countries and 5 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from SEA and from ICN, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far your options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick — Helsinki is the most balanced destination here before opening the full table to sort all 40 shared routes. When you are ready to filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Seattle and Seoul already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Seattle and Seoul. The spread runs from Vancouver close by to Rome at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from SEA and from ICN — when those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Seattle and Seoul. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 40 in total across 5 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
85% of these routes fly year-round, with 6 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Seattle and Seoul share?
Travelers from Seattle and Seoul have 40 common nonstop options, covering 5 regions and 20 countries.
What is the closest place both Seattle and Seoul can fly to nonstop?
Vancouver is the closest shared nonstop destination for Seattle and Seoul.
Where should travelers from Seattle and Seoul meet halfway?
Helsinki is the most balanced shared destination — roughly equidistant by flight distance for both cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Seattle and Seoul?
Rome is the farthest destination both Seattle and Seoul can reach nonstop.
Explore Seattle + Seoul on the interactive map
Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region. Get prices — and share the results with your group.
Last updated: August 17, 2026