ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
4,172 km
2,593 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
4,172 km
2,593 mi / 2,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

ALA ICN
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code ALA ICN
ICAO Code UAAA RKSI
City Almaty Seoul
Country Kazakhstan South Korea
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,238 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 37.470000, 126.450000

Almaty (ALA) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 4,172 kilometers (2,593 miles / 2,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Kazakhstan with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:09 in Almaty, it's 08:09 in Seoul. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,215 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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