ICN
Seoul
South Korea
5,058 km
3,143 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
5,058 km
3,143 mi / 2,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN OAI
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code ICN OAI
ICAO Code RKSI OAIX
City Seoul Bagram
Country South Korea Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kabul
Elevation 23 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 34.950000, 69.270000

Seoul (ICN) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 5,058 kilometers (3,143 miles / 2,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Seoul, it's 22:59 in Bagram. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,872 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) 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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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