# Distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Seoul (ICN)

> 2,803 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,803 km / 1,742 mi / 1,514 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 78° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 277° (west)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → South Korea
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 21:23 in Golmud, it's 22:23 in Seoul)
- **Elevation difference**: 23 ft (ICN is higher than GOQ)

## Airports

### [Golmud Airport (GOQ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/goq-golmud-golmud-airport/1ef266e0-1f08-6404-99fd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Golmud, China
- ICAO: ZLGM
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 36.400000, 94.790000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO: RKSI
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.470000, 126.450000
- Elevation: 23 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:23 in Golmud, it's 22:23 in Seoul.

## Related

- [Golmud Airport (GOQ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/goq-golmud-golmud-airport/1ef266e0-1f08-6404-99fd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)
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