ICN
Seoul
South Korea
4,171 km
2,592 miles
IMK
Simikot
Nepal
Distance
4,171 km
2,592 mi / 2,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
272°
west

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ICN IMK
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Simikot Airport
IATA Code ICN IMK
ICAO Code RKSI VNST
City Seoul Simikot
Country South Korea Nepal
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 9,246 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 29.970000, 81.820000

Seoul (ICN) to Simikot (IMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal is 4,171 kilometers (2,592 miles / 2,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:15 in Seoul, it's 09:00 in Simikot. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,223 feet between the two airports. Simikot 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 Simikot (IMK) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). 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 Simikot Airport (IMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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