ICN
Seoul
South Korea
7,923 km
4,923 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,923 km
4,923 mi / 4,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN IST
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ICN IST
ICAO Code RKSI LTFM
City Seoul Istanbul
Country South Korea Turkey
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 23 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 41.280000, 28.750000

Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,923 kilometers (4,923 miles / 4,278 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 16:07 in Seoul, it's 10:07 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 (ICN) 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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