GMP
Seoul
South Korea
7,940 km
4,934 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,940 km
4,934 mi / 4,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GMP IST
Airport Name Gimpo International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GMP IST
ICAO Code RKSS LTFM
City Seoul Istanbul
Country South Korea Turkey
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 58 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 37.560000, 126.790000 41.280000, 28.750000

Seoul (GMP) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,940 kilometers (4,934 miles / 4,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:07 in Seoul, it's 22:07 in Istanbul. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (GMP) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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