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IST to GMP: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Seoul (Gimpo International Airport)
4,934 mi
7,940 km · 4,287 nm
10h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,934 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 8m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- GMP — Gimpo International Airport · Seoul, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Near GMP
- ICN · Incheon International Airport20 mi away
- SSN · Seoul Air Base (K-16)19 mi away
- SWU · Suwon Airport25 mi away
- OSN · Osan Air Base35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from GMP?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (GMP) is 4,934 miles (7,940 km, 4,287 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to GMP?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 8m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Seoul?
Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to GMP?
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