ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,343 km
5,184 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,343 km
5,184 mi / 4,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ICN SYD
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ICN SYD
ICAO Code RKSI YSSY
City Seoul Sydney
Country South Korea Australia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Australia/Sydney
Elevation 23 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Seoul (ICN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,343 kilometers (5,184 miles / 4,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Seoul, it's 16:58 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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