ICN
Seoul
South Korea
3,894 km
2,420 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
3,894 km
2,420 mi / 2,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
266°
west

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ICN JIR
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code ICN JIR
ICAO Code RKSI VNJI
City Seoul Jiri
Country South Korea Nepal
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 27.620000, 86.220000

Seoul (ICN) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 3,894 kilometers (2,420 miles / 2,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 13:01 in Seoul, it's 09:46 in Jiri. 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 5,977 feet between the two airports. Jiri 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 Jiri (JIR) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 63° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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