Paris to Seoul

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, Air France's La Nouvelle Business (A350-900) dominates the field with a 7.9/10.Air France is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.3/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:clear winner

Fly Air France. It has a private suite and a door for privacy.

A noticeably better product that justifies the pick.

Best economy:close call

Fly Korean Air. It has 2 more inches of legroom.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 61" pitch · Paid Wi-FiAvg. reliabilityPremium farePoints: Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TYP, Bilt

Full power outlets + Paid Wi-Fi + Suite with door

7.9

Very good

Seat 8.1·Amenity 7.7

Lie-flat · 2-2-2 · 75" pitchReliable

5.2

Average

Seat 5.3·Amenity 5.0

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Data verified June 2026

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Airlines on this route

Air France

Korean Air

Flying with family

Most legroom: Korean Air (33"). Least: Air France (31"). That 2" difference matters with kids.

Route insights

In business class, Air France's La Nouvelle Business (A350-900) dominates the field with a 7.9/10.
Air France is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.3/10.
In economy, Korean Air's Economy (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 4.8/10.
Korean Air is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 7.6/10.

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Frequently asked

Which is better in business: Air France or Korean Air on CDG-ICN?

La Nouvelle Business (Air France, A350-900) dominates Prestige Suite (Korean Air, 777-300ER) in business, scoring 7.9/10 vs 5.2. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin.

Which is better in economy: Air France or Korean Air on CDG-ICN?

Economy (Air France, A350-900) and Economy (Korean Air, 777-300ER) score virtually the same in economy: 4.7 vs 4.8/10. The biggest gap is legroom — 33" of pitch vs 31" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.

What are the best seats in Air France La Nouvelle Business on CDG-ICN?

Best: Bulkhead suites in rows 3 and 10 for extra space. Avoid: Seats near galley between the two business cabins. Reverse herringbone 1-2-1 with sliding privacy doors. 20-inch 4K anti-glare IFE. A la carte dining on crockery. Inmarsat GX wifi (transitioning to Starlink). The best AF hard product.

What are the best seats in Air France Premium Economy on CDG-ICN?

Best: Window pairs for 2-across privacy. Avoid: Center inner seats. 2-4-2 layout. 13.3-inch 4K IFE. Enhanced meals with wine/champagne.

What are the best seats in Air France Economy on CDG-ICN?

Best: Exit row seats for extra legroom. Avoid: Last rows near lavatories. 3-3-3 economy. 11.7-inch HD IFE. USB-C and AC power.

What are the best seats in Korean Air Kosmo Suite 2.0 on CDG-ICN?

Best: All First suites are excellent — enclosed with sliding doors. Eight enclosed suites with sliding doors in 1-2-1 layout. Same Kosmo Suite 2.0 product as the 747-8 but in a standard widebody cabin. 24-inch IFE. Wireless charging, USB-C 60W, AC power. Most 777-300ER V1 frames lack wifi.

What are the best seats in Korean Air Prestige Suite on CDG-ICN?

Best: Aisle seats for easier access in the 2-2-2 layout. Avoid: Window seats require climbing over your neighbor. Apex Suite hardware in 2-2-2 layout without direct aisle access. Privacy shields but no doors. 15.4-inch IFE. Most V1 frames lack wifi.