ICN
Seoul
South Korea
840 km
522 miles
SHA
Shanghai
China
Distance
840 km
522 mi / 454 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
215°
southwest

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ICN SHA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA Code ICN SHA
ICAO Code RKSI ZSSS
City Seoul Shanghai
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 31.200000, 121.340000

Seoul (ICN) to Shanghai (SHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China is 840 kilometers (522 miles / 454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 23:35 in Seoul, it's 22:35 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 33° (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 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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