ICN
Seoul
South Korea
2,164 km
1,345 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
2,164 km
1,345 mi / 1,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
275°
west

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ICN XNN
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code ICN XNN
ICAO Code RKSI ZLXN
City Seoul Xining
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 36.530000, 102.040000

Seoul (ICN) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 2,164 kilometers (1,345 miles / 1,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Seoul, it's 14:58 in Xining.

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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