ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,382 km
5,208 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
8,382 km
5,208 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN RKV
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code ICN RKV
ICAO Code RKSI BIRK
City Seoul Reykjavik
Country South Korea Iceland
Timezone Asia/Seoul Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 23 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 64.130000, -21.940000

Seoul (ICN) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 8,382 kilometers (5,208 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Iceland. 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 02:40 in Seoul, it's 17:40 in Reykjavik. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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