Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,923
miles
7,923
kilometers
4,278
nautical miles

🕐 9h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (308°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,923 7,877
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,923 7,877
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,923 7,385
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,923 7,385
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,923 9,846
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,923 7,385
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Seoul to Istanbul would take approximately 11 days compared to just 9h 53m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The ICN to IST route connects Seoul, South Korea with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 4,923 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Korea to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 308° from Seoul. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) serves Seoul, South Korea.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 4,923 miles (7,923 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ICN to IST typically take around 9h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,923 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.