ICN
Seoul
South Korea
4,388 km
2,727 miles
KGF
Karaganda
Kazakhstan
Distance
4,388 km
2,727 mi / 2,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
305°
northwest

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ICN KGF
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sary-Arka International Airport
IATA Code ICN KGF
ICAO Code RKSI UAKK
City Seoul Karaganda
Country South Korea Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Almaty
Elevation 23 ft 1,766 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 49.670000, 73.330000

Seoul (ICN) to Karaganda (KGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) in Karaganda, Kazakhstan is 4,388 kilometers (2,727 miles / 2,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:49 in Seoul, it's 07:49 in Karaganda. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,743 feet between the two airports. Sary-Arka International Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Karaganda (KGF) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 87° (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 Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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