ICN
Seoul
South Korea
849 km
527 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
849 km
527 mi / 458 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
109°
east southeast

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ICN UKB
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code ICN UKB
ICAO Code RKSI RJBE
City Seoul Kobe
Country South Korea Japan
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 34.630000, 135.220000

Seoul (ICN) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 849 kilometers (527 miles / 458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:39 in Seoul, it's 17:39 in Kobe.

The return flight from Kobe (UKB) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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