ICN
Seoul
South Korea
6,922 km
4,301 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
6,922 km
4,301 mi / 3,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
301°
west northwest

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ICN KSY
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code ICN KSY
ICAO Code RKSI LTCF
City Seoul Kars
Country South Korea Turkey
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 23 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 40.560000, 43.120000

Seoul (ICN) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 6,922 kilometers (4,301 miles / 3,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 13:54 in Seoul, it's 07:54 in Kars. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,866 feet between the two airports. Kars 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 Kars (KSY) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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