Calgary to Seoul (YYC–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS86+1
WS WestJet
789
3:57 PM
MDT
7:42 PM+1
KST
12h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS87+1
WS WestJet
789
10:48 PM
KST T1
5:54 PM
MDT
10h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Calgary to Seoul
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 5,308 mi 12h 24m nonstop +15h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

YYC–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 5,308 miles in approximately 12h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 6 789 12h45 64%
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (6 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, YYC to ICN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,558
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
+15h
Seoul is 15 hours ahead of Calgary.
YYC: MDT · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
5,308 mi / 8,542 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 24m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism. The K-ETA requirement is currently waived for Canadians through December 2026. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Once the exemption expires, a K-ETA will need to be obtained online before travel.

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).

YYC–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance5,308 mi / 8,542 km
Flight time12h 24m
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 12h 24m. The route covers 5,308 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from YYC to ICN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, SAT, HNL, CVG, ANC, MSP, LAS, VIE, IAD, ZRH, MUC, CDG, LHR, YVR, LAX, SEA, FRA, FCO, NRT, ATL, BCN, SFO, EWR, ORD, AMS, YYZ, DTW, JFK, BOS and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 15 hours ahead of Calgary.
Yes, return flights from ICN to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YYC to ICN

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYC to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to ICN ranges from 12 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,308 miles (8,542 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.