Tokyo to Seoul flights
about 73 flights a week across 21 operators. Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Tokyo to Seoul take?
Flight time from Tokyo (NRT) to Seoul (ICN) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Seoul?
Airline availability for NRT to ICN changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Seoul?
Direct (nonstop) availability on NRT to ICN varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Asiana Airlines94
- Korean Air88
- Tway AirlinesNo data
- TZPNo data
- PTANo data
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Korean Air | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| Asiana Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Tway Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| TZP | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| PTA | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on NRT → ICN
We observed 941 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 73.2 per week) across 21 airlines.
Departures cluster around 11:00–12:00 UTC, 10:00–11:00 UTC, 00:00–01:00 UTC, busiest on Wednesday and Tuesday.
On-time performance: 60.9% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 27.4 min, based on 271 timed flights).
Planning NRT → ICN
NRT to ICN is a short-haul route of 1,257 km (781 mi). See the return ICN → NRT route.
Alternative airports near Tokyo: Ibaraki (IBR) — 46 km, Tokyo (HND) — 60 km, Atsugi (NJA) — 92 km.
Alternative airports near Seoul: Seoul (GMP) — 32 km, Suwon (SWU) — 55 km, Seoul East (SSN) — 58 km.