Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 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.