ICN
Seoul
South Korea
3,100 km
1,926 miles
LZY
Nyingchi
China
Distance
3,100 km
1,926 mi / 1,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
263°
west

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ICN LZY
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Nyingchi Airport
IATA Code ICN LZY
ICAO Code RKSI ZUNZ
City Seoul Nyingchi
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 9,675 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 29.300000, 94.340000

Seoul (ICN) to Nyingchi (LZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Nyingchi Airport (LZY) in Nyingchi, China is 3,100 kilometers (1,926 miles / 1,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 17:02 in Seoul, it's 16:02 in Nyingchi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,652 feet between the two airports. Nyingchi 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 Nyingchi (LZY) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 64° (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 Nyingchi Airport (LZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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