Ningbo to Seoul (NGB–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
ZE8572
ZE Eastar Jet
738
3:55 PM
CST T2
6:55 PM
KST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZE8571
ZE Eastar Jet
738
1:30 PM
KST TT1
3:00 PM
CST
2h 30m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 3h 50m 9CGJHU 7CFMKE Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Seoul flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 4h 45m 9CCZHU CZKEOZ Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Seoul flights
PKX Beijing 5h EYKNMF CACZMU Beijing (PKX) to Seoul flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 15m HUMUSC CZKEKJ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Seoul flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 5h 38m 9CMFNS 7C9C Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Seoul flights
TPE Taoyuan 5h 43m AEMU 7CAFB7 Taoyuan (TPE) to Seoul flights
PEK Beijing 5h 51m CASCZH CAKEMF Beijing (PEK) to Seoul flights
CGQ Changchun 5h 55m 3U9CCZ CZOZ Changchun (CGQ) to Seoul flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 6h 5m BKCZHU CZKEMF Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Seoul flights
SHE Shenyang 6h 5m 9CCZMU CZKETW Shenyang (SHE) to Seoul flights
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Ningbo to Seoul
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 601 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead

NGB–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eastar Jet leads the route. The flight covers 601 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NGB–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZE Eastar Jet 2 738 2h
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ZE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZE (2 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, NGB to ICN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NGB to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,417
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.

Other ways to reach Seoul from Ningbo

Nearby airports with service to Incheon International Airport.
Metric NGB→ICN HGH→ICN PVG→ICN
Distance from NGB 68 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 9
Weekly flights 2 55 244
Flight time 2h 1h 54m 1h 32m
Airports within 200 miles of NGB with service to Incheon International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Ningbo.
NGB: CST · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo, it's 7:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
601 mi / 967 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

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).

NGB–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ningbo to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance601 mi / 967 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NGB
IATA / ICAONGB / ZSNB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NGB to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Incheon International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 601 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NGB to ICN: Eastar Jet.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Qingdao Jiaodong, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Beijing Daxing.
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Ningbo.
Yes, return flights from ICN to NGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH, PVG and WUX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NGB to ICN

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Eastar Jet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NGB to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NGB to ICN is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 601 miles (967 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Qingdao Jiaodong, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Beijing Daxing. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH), Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) and Wuxi (WUX).