Almaty to Seoul (ALA–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KC909
KC Air Astana
32Q
1:00 AM
+05 T2
10:15 AM
KST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6227
CX Cathay Pacific
763
11:40 AM
KST T1
2:50 PM
+05
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Almaty to Seoul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,593 mi 5h 15m nonstop +4h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

ALA–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Astana leads the route. The flight covers 2,593 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALA–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana 7 32Q 5h15
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – KC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALA to ICN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALA to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,127
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Seoul is 4 hours ahead of Almaty.
ALA: +05 · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Almaty, it's 10:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,593 mi / 4,172 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m.
Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

ALA–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Almaty to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance2,593 mi / 4,172 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALA to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Almaty International Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 5h 15m. The route covers 2,593 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Astana.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ALA to ICN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGO, XIY, GYD, CIT, PEK, PVG, HKG, CAN, NQZ, AUH, AMS, DEL, FRA, LHR, IST, BKK, DXB, DOH and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 4 hours ahead of Almaty.
Yes, return flights from ICN to ALA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALA to ICN

Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALA to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALA to ICN ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,593 miles (4,172 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.