ICN
Seoul
South Korea
3,331 km
2,070 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
3,331 km
2,070 mi / 1,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN URC
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code ICN URC
ICAO Code RKSI ZWWW
City Seoul Urumqi
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 43.910000, 87.470000

Seoul (ICN) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 3,331 kilometers (2,070 miles / 1,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 14:52 in Seoul, it's 13:52 in Urumqi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,102 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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