# Distance from Seoul (ICN) to Rugao (RUG)

> 794 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 794 km / 493 mi / 428 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 225° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → China
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 22:17 in Seoul, it's 21:17 in Rugao)
- **Elevation difference**: 23 ft (RUG 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

### [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rugao, China
- ICAO: ZSRG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 32.260000, 120.500000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:17 in Seoul, it's 21:17 in Rugao.

## Related

- [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)
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