Air freight LHR → ICN
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom → Incheon International Airport, South Korea
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways Cargo BA | LHR → ICN | 8,861 km | 11h 1m | 11h 1m |
| Korean Air Cargo KE | LHR → ICN | 8,861 km | 11h 1m | 11h 1m |
| Asiana Cargo OZ | LHR → ICN | 8,861 km | 11h 1m | 11h 1m |
| KLM Cargo KL | LHR → AMS → ICN | 8,922 km | 11h 42m | 19h 42m |
| Air China Cargo CA | LHR → PEK → ICN | 9,056 km | 11h 51m | 19h 51m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | LHR → LEJ → ICN | 9,128 km | 11h 56m | 19h 56m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | LHR → FRA → ICN | 9,198 km | 12h 1m | 20h 1m |
| Cargolux CV | LHR → LUX → ICN | 9,209 km | 12h 2m | 20h 2m |
| Air France Cargo AF | LHR → CDG → ICN | 9,275 km | 12h 7m | 20h 7m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | LHR → VIE → ICN | 9,523 km | 12h 24m | 20h 24m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | LHR → ZRH → ICN | 9,532 km | 12h 25m | 20h 25m |
| China Cargo Airlines CK | LHR → PVG → ICN | 10,063 km | 13h 2m | 21h 2m |
19 slower options not shown.
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from LHR to ICN?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 11h 1m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from LHR to ICN?
British Airways Cargo, Korean Air Cargo, Asiana Cargo, KLM Cargo, Air China Cargo, DHL Aviation (EAT) and 25 more in our registry. 3 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.