ICN
Seoul
South Korea
7,504 km
4,663 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,504 km
4,663 mi / 4,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN XXN
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code ICN XXN
ICAO Code RKSI OERY
City Seoul Riyadh
Country South Korea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 23 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 24.710000, 46.730000

Seoul (ICN) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,504 kilometers (4,663 miles / 4,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:47 in Seoul, it's 08:47 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,059 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 58° (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 Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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