How long is the flight from Istanbul to Seoul?

The flight from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 8h 19m nonstop on a widebody airliner, based on the 4,279 nautical mile great-circle distance. Published airline schedules add taxi and buffer time.

How far is it from Istanbul to Seoul?

It is 4,924 miles (7,924 km, or 4,279 nautical miles) in a straight line.

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IST → ICN · İstanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport

The flight from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 8h 19m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 4,924 miles (7,924 km).

4,924

miles

7,924

kilometers

+6h

time change

eastbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ

Beyond range

NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320

Beyond range

WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777

8h 19m

When will you arrive?

Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul. You cross 6 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.

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Common questions

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Seoul?: About 8h 19m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?: 4,924 miles, or 7,924 km (4,279 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?: Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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