ICN
Seoul
South Korea
4,212 km
2,617 miles
IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
Distance
4,212 km
2,617 mi / 2,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
294°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

ICN IKU
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Issyk-Kul International Airport
IATA Code ICN IKU
ICAO Code RKSI UCFL
City Seoul Tamchy
Country South Korea Kyrgyzstan
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Bishkek
Elevation 23 ft 5,426 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 42.590000, 76.710000

Seoul (ICN) to Tamchy (IKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan is 4,212 kilometers (2,617 miles / 2,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:28 in Seoul, it's 03:28 in Tamchy. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,403 feet between the two airports. Issyk-Kul International Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tamchy (IKU) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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