ICN
Seoul
South Korea
1,470 km
914 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
1,470 km
914 mi / 794 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
216°
southwest

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ICN SQJ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code ICN SQJ
ICAO Code RKSI ZSSM
City Seoul Sanming
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 26.430000, 117.840000

Seoul (ICN) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 1,470 kilometers (914 miles / 794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 23:07 in Seoul, it's 22:07 in Sanming.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 31° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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