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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KE5008cs
KE Korean
789
4:00 PM
MDT
6:45 PM+1
KST
11h 45m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS86+1
WS WestJet
789
4:00 PM
MDT
6:45 PM+1
KST
11h 45m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS87+1
WS WestJet
789
8:45 PM
KST T1
4:15 PM
MDT
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE5007cs
KE Korean
789
8:45 PM
KST T1
4:15 PM
MDT
10h 30m
20%
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
SEA Seattle 13h 24m ASAYEK ASDLKE Seattle (SEA) to Seoul flights
ANC Anchorage 13h 33m CXWS 5YK4KE Anchorage (ANC) to Seoul flights
YVR Vancouver 13h 45m ACAFAI ACKEOZ Vancouver (YVR) to Seoul flights
NRT Narita 13h 55m WS 7CBXET Narita (NRT) to Seoul flights
SFO San Francisco 16h CMDEEK APZKEKJ San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 3m CIDEEK 5YAPZCM Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul flights
SLC Salt Lake City 16h 18m AFDLLA DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seoul flights
ORD Chicago 17h 30m AAAVAY 5YGGK4 Chicago (ORD) to Seoul flights
LAS Las Vegas 17h 55m DEKEWS KE Las Vegas (LAS) to Seoul flights
YYZ Toronto 19h 20m ACAFAM ACKEOZ Toronto (YYZ) to Seoul flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Calgary to Seoul
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,308 mi 11h 45m nonstop +15h ahead

YYC–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 5,308 miles in approximately 11h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet Also: KE 6 789 11h45 76% KE
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – KE, 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
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,666
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYC → ICN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
ICN → YYC
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →

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 11h 45m gate to gate.
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 time11h 45m
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 11h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 5,308 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YYC to ICN: WestJet.
This route has daily 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 Seattle–Tacoma, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Vancouver.
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.
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.
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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYC to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to ICN is about 11 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,308 miles (8,542 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.