ICN
Seoul
South Korea
6,173 km
3,836 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
6,173 km
3,836 mi / 3,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN SCO
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code ICN SCO
ICAO Code RKSI UATE
City Seoul Aktau
Country South Korea Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Oral
Elevation 23 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 43.860000, 51.090000

Seoul (ICN) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 6,173 kilometers (3,836 miles / 3,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 18:15 in Seoul, it's 14:15 in Aktau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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