ICN
Seoul
South Korea
4,201 km
2,610 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
4,201 km
2,610 mi / 2,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
270°
west

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ICN RUK
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code ICN RUK
ICAO Code RKSI VNRK
City Seoul Rukumkot
Country South Korea Nepal
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 28.630000, 82.190000

Seoul (ICN) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 4,201 kilometers (2,610 miles / 2,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Seoul, it's 07:22 in Rukumkot. 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 2,477 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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