transpacific · 12h 30m · 9,593 km
Los Angeles to Seoul
2 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked
In business class, Asiana's Business Smartium (A380) leads the field with a 6.2/10.In economy, Asiana's Economy (A380) edges out the field with a 4.7/10.
Quick pick
Fly Asiana. It has direct aisle access.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Asiana. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
Fly Asiana. It has a wider seat (27" vs 24").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
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- In business class, Asiana's Business Smartium (A380) leads the field with a 6.2/10.
- In economy, Asiana's Economy (A380) edges out the field with a 4.7/10.
- In first class, Asiana's First Class Suite (A380) edges out the field with a 8.0/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in first: Korean Air or Asiana on LAX-ICN?
First Class Suite (Asiana Airlines, A380) edges out Kosmo Suite 2.0 (Korean Air, 747-8) in first, scoring 8/10 vs 7.6. The deciding factor: Paid Wi-Fi vs No Wi-Fi. Korean Air fights back on privacy.
Which is better in business: Korean Air or Asiana on LAX-ICN?
Business Smartium (Asiana Airlines, A380) beats Prestige Suite (Korean Air, 747-8) in business, scoring 6.2/10 vs 4.8. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. Korean Air fights back on legroom.
Which is better in economy: Korean Air or Asiana on LAX-ICN?
Economy (Korean Air, 747-8) and Economy (Asiana Airlines, A380) score virtually the same in economy: 4.4 vs 4.7/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Paid Wi-Fi vs No Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
What are the best seats in Korean Air Kosmo Suite 2.0 on LAX-ICN?
Best: All 6 seats are excellent — true private suites on the 747 nose upper deck. Six enclosed suites with sliding doors on the 747 upper deck nose. 34-inch IFE (largest in the sky). Frette mattress pad and duvet. Bowers & Wilkins headphones. No wifi on the 747-8 fleet.
What are the best seats in Korean Air Prestige Suite on LAX-ICN?
Best: Upper deck 2-2 section for a smaller, quieter cabin. Avoid: Lower deck window seats lack direct aisle access. 2-2-2 lower deck, 2-2 upper deck. Lie-flat with privacy shields but no doors. 24-inch IFE. No wifi.
What are the best seats in Asiana First Class Suite on LAX-ICN?
Best: Window suites 1A and 1K offer solo privacy. The center pairs share a divider but work well for couples. Avoid: Center seats have a partition but less isolation than window positions. 12 enclosed suites with sliding doors on the upper deck. 32-inch IFE. Bose noise-canceling headphones. Salvatore Ferragamo amenity kit. Full-course Korean or Western dining on demand. Mattress pad and duvet.
What are the best seats in Asiana Business Smartium on LAX-ICN?
Best: Window seats in the smaller upper deck cabin (rows 11-17) are quieter with more privacy. Avoid: Lower deck center pairs are slightly less private. Rear rows near the galley can get noise. 66 staggered 1-2-1 lie-flat seats across upper and lower deck. 18-inch IFE. All seats have direct aisle access. Bose QC headphones. L'Occitane amenity kit. Full Korean bibimbap and Western multi-course meals.
What are the best seats in Asiana Economy on LAX-ICN?
Best: Upper deck economy (rows 61-73) is a smaller, quieter cabin. Exit rows offer extra legroom. Avoid: Lower deck center seats in 10-abreast rows. Last rows near lavatories. 417 economy seats across lower and upper deck. 10.6-inch seatback IFE. USB power at every seat. Complimentary Korean and Western meal options. Upper deck economy cabin is notably quieter.