Seoul to Jeddah
10h 46m The flight from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) covers 8,335 km (5,179 miles) and takes approximately 10h 46m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 286°, passing near 38.0° N, 78.5° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 09m | 15h 34m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 41m | 11h 06m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 16m | 9h 41m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 48m | 10h 14m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ICN | JED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Incheon International Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| City | Seoul | Jeddah |
| Country | South Korea | Saudi Arabia |
| ICAO | RKSI | OEJN |
| Coordinates | 37.4691, 126.451 | 21.6802, 39.1574 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 48 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Seoul to Jeddah?
A non-stop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Jeddah (JED) takes about 10h 46m. The great-circle distance is 8,335 km (5,179 miles, 4,500 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 286°.
How far is Seoul from Jeddah?
8,335 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,179 miles or 4,500 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ICN and JED?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,335 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 10h 46m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.