Distance From Incheon International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, ICN - SYD Distance

The distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 5184 miles or 8343 kilometers or 4502 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Seoul ( South Korea ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seoul and Sydney takes around 11 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 11 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ICN - SYD

Kilometers		8343 km
Statute Miles		5184 miles
Nautical Miles		4502 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 55 minutes

Incheon International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - ICN to SYD Flight Path

Location of Incheon International Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Seoul to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Seoul, South Korea and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ICN - SYD

Time difference between Seoul (South Korea) and Sydney (Australia) is 2 Hours.
Sydney time is 2 Hours ahead of Seoul.

Location	Local Time
Seoul (South Korea)	2025-12-16, 00:40:31 KST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-16, 02:40:31 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Incheon International Airport (ICN / RKSI) Seoul, South Korea

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia