# Distance from Shymkent (CIT) to Seoul (ICN)

> 4,798 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,798 km / 2,981 mi / 2,591 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 77° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kazakhstan) → South Korea
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 21:21 in Shymkent, it's 01:21 in Seoul)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,364 ft (ICN is lower than CIT)

## Airports

### [Shymkent Airport (CIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cit-shymkent-shymkent-airport/1ef266df-e404-69ac-952d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UAII
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Coordinates: 42.360000, 69.480000
- Elevation: 1,387 ft

### [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO: RKSI
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.470000, 126.450000
- Elevation: 23 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:21 in Shymkent, it's 01:21 in Seoul.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Shymkent Airport (CIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cit-shymkent-shymkent-airport/1ef266df-e404-69ac-952d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)