AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
8,147 km
5,062 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,147 km
5,062 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
29°
north northeast

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AEY ICN
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code AEY ICN
ICAO Code BIAR RKSI
City Akureyri Seoul
Country Iceland South Korea
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Seoul
Elevation 6 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 37.470000, 126.450000

Akureyri (AEY) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,147 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Akureyri, it's 18:14 in Seoul. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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