Question 1

What is the flight distance between Tokyo (NRT) and Seoul (ICN)?

Accepted Answer

The shortest Great Circle flight distance between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) is 1,257 km (679 nautical miles / 781 statute miles).

Question 2

How long is the flight time from NRT to ICN?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from NRT to ICN is approximately 2h 6m at typical cruising speeds (900 km/h), factoring in prevailing winds and standard 30-minute runway buffers.

Question 3

What is the difference between the Great Circle and Rhumb line route from NRT to ICN?

Accepted Answer

The Great Circle geodesic path is the shortest spherical distance at 1,257 km. In contrast, the Rhumb line covers 1,258 km (+1 km (+0.1%) divergence).

Question 4

What is the initial flight heading from NRT to ICN?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from NRT toward ICN is 283° WSW.