ICN
Seoul
South Korea
7,092 km
4,407 miles
KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
Distance
7,092 km
4,407 mi / 3,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
296°
west northwest

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ICN KIK
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kirkuk Air Base
IATA Code ICN KIK
ICAO Code RKSI ORKK
City Seoul Kirkuk
Country South Korea Iraq
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 23 ft 1,061 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 35.470000, 44.350000

Seoul (ICN) to Kirkuk (KIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq is 7,092 kilometers (4,407 miles / 3,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in Seoul, it's 07:27 in Kirkuk. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,038 feet between the two airports. Kirkuk Air Base sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Kirkuk (KIK) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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