# Distance from Seoul (ICN) to Simao (SYM)

> 2,930 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,930 km / 1,820 mi / 1,582 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 243° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 50° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → China
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 14:56 in Seoul, it's 13:56 in Simao)
- **Elevation difference**: 23 ft (SYM 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

### [Simao Airport (SYM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sym-simao-simao-airport/1ef266e0-1fbd-65b6-a651-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Simao, China
- ICAO: ZPSM
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 22.790000, 100.960000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:56 in Seoul, it's 13:56 in Simao.

## Related

- [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Simao Airport (SYM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sym-simao-simao-airport/1ef266e0-1fbd-65b6-a651-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)