ICN
Seoul
South Korea
6,739 km
4,187 miles
NAL
Nalchik
Russia
Distance
6,739 km
4,187 mi / 3,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN NAL
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Nalchik Airport
IATA Code ICN NAL
ICAO Code RKSI URMN
City Seoul Nalchik
Country South Korea Russia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Moscow
Elevation 23 ft 1,461 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 43.510000, 43.640000

Seoul (ICN) to Nalchik (NAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Nalchik Airport (NAL) in Nalchik, Russia is 6,739 kilometers (4,187 miles / 3,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:33 in Seoul, it's 21:33 in Nalchik. 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 1,438 feet between the two airports. Nalchik Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Nalchik (NAL) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Nalchik Airport (NAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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