ICN
Seoul
South Korea
2,635 km
1,638 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
2,635 km
1,638 mi / 1,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
245°
west southwest

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ICN KMG
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code ICN KMG
ICAO Code RKSI ZPPP
City Seoul Kunming
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 24.990000, 102.740000

Seoul (ICN) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 2,635 kilometers (1,638 miles / 1,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:47 in Seoul, it's 21:47 in Kunming.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,194 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kunming (KMG) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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