HEK
Heihe
China
1,414 km
879 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
1,414 km
879 mi / 763 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
183°
south

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HEK ICN
Airport Name Heihe Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code HEK ICN
ICAO Code ZYHE RKSI
City Heihe Seoul
Country China South Korea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Seoul
Elevation 8,530 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, 127.310000 37.470000, 126.450000

Heihe (HEK) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 1,414 kilometers (879 miles / 763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting China with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:10 in Heihe, it's 10:10 in Seoul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,507 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Heihe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Heihe (HEK) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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