ICN
Seoul
South Korea
4,237 km
2,632 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
4,237 km
2,632 mi / 2,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
276°
west

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ICN NGQ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code ICN NGQ
ICAO Code RKSI ZUAL
City Seoul Shiquanhe
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 32.100000, 80.050000

Seoul (ICN) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 4,237 kilometers (2,632 miles / 2,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:12 in Seoul, it's 01:12 in Shiquanhe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,999 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa 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 Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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