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RKZ to GMP: distance & flight time
Shigatse (Shigatse Air Base) → Seoul (Gimpo International Airport)
2,218 mi
3,569 km · 1,927 nm
4h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,218 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 49m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RKZ — Shigatse Air Base · Shigatse, China
- 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 RKZ
- LXA · Lhasa Gonggar Airport96 mi away
- PBH · Paro Airport135 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 RKZ from GMP?
The flight distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Seoul (GMP) is 2,218 miles (3,569 km, 1,927 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RKZ to GMP?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RKZ to GMP?
Nonstop service on RKZ–GMP depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Seoul?
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Shigatse.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RKZ to GMP?
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Why are some RKZ to GMP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RKZ–GMP tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.