# Distance from Seoul (ICN) to Tamchy (IKU)

> 4,212 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,212 km / 2,617 mi / 2,274 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 294° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 81° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → Kyrgyzstan
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 06:28 in Seoul, it's 03:28 in Tamchy)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,403 ft (IKU is higher than ICN)

## Airports

### [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

### [Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iku-tamchy-issyk-kul-international-airport/1ef266df-e486-6312-878a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan
- ICAO: UCFL
- Timezone: Asia/Bishkek
- Coordinates: 42.590000, 76.710000
- Elevation: 5,426 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 06:28 in Seoul, it's 03:28 in Tamchy.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iku-tamchy-issyk-kul-international-airport/1ef266df-e486-6312-878a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)