Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,913
miles
7,907
kilometers
4,270
nautical miles

🕐 9h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (308°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,913 7,861
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,913 7,861
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,913 7,370
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,913 7,370
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,913 9,826
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,913 7,370
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?

Flights between Seoul and Istanbul follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ICN to SAW route connects Seoul, South Korea with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 4,913 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 SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 4,913 miles (7,907 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ICN to SAW typically take around 9h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,913 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.