# Distance from Seoul (ICN) to Kalutara (KTY)

> 5,808 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,808 km / 3,609 mi / 3,136 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 246° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 47° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → Sri Lanka
- **Time difference**: -3.5h (When it's 14:59 in Seoul, it's 11:29 in Kalutara)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (KTY is lower 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

### [Katukurunda Airport (KTY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kty-kalutara-katukurunda-airport/1ef266df-ef7b-6c18-8f75-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kalutara, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCCN
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 6.550000, 79.980000
- Elevation: 10 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 14:59 in Seoul, it's 11:29 in Kalutara.
The 3.5-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)
- [Katukurunda Airport (KTY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kty-kalutara-katukurunda-airport/1ef266df-ef7b-6c18-8f75-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)