ICN to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 1,257 km (781 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to ICN).
How far is it from Seoul to Narita?
The great-circle distance between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 1,257 km (781 mi, 679 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ICN to NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly east of ICN.
How is the ICN to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written ICN-NRT in IATA codes and RKSI-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Incheon International Airport is ICN (RKSI), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| ICN | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Incheon International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | RKSI | RJAA |
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #14 | #34 |
Both ICAO codes start with R, the prefix ICAO assigns to East Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NRT sits 118 ft (36 m) higher than ICN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ICN to NRT
9 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 9 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7C | Jeju Air | JJA | Jeju Air | Active |
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
| JW | Arrow Air | APW | Big A | Active |
| KE | Korean Air | KAL | Koreanair | Active |
| OZ | Asiana Airlines | AAR | Asiana | Active |
| TN | Air Tahiti Nui | THT | Tahiti Airlines | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| ZE | Eastar Jet | ESR | Eastar | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Seoul from Narita?
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 1,257 km (781 mi, 679 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ICN to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between ICN and NRT takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from ICN?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly east of Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Which airlines fly ICN to NRT?
9 airlines appear on the ICN-NRT route in the open dataset, including Jeju Air, American Airlines, Japan Airlines.
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