Istanbul to Seoul

Flight distance, time and route map · IST → ICN

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 51°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance7,924 km4,924 miles · 4,279 nautical miles
Flight time
about 10 h 25 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 56° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Seoul to Istanbul

Questions

How far is Istanbul from Seoul by plane?

The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Incheon International Airport is 7,924 km (4,924 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Seoul?

About 10 h 25 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Istanbul heading north-east (56°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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