City / Location
Seoul
Region / State
Incheon
Country
South Korea
IATA Code
ICN
ICAO Code
RKSI
Local Identifier
N/A
Latitude
37.4602
Longitude
126.4407
Elevation
23 ft / 7 m
Magnetic Variation
9W (2023)
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Morning departures at Incheon International Airport are typically busy with international flights, especially towards other major Asian cities, the Americas, and Europe. Business travelers often dominate this period as they take advantage of early flights for same-day meetings and appointments.
Afternoon departures usually present a balanced mix of domestic and international flights. It is a common time for flights connecting to major Asian destinations as well as some European routes, capitalizing on time zone differences for convenient evening arrivals.
Evening and night departures at Incheon are often reserved for long-haul international flights, including red-eye options to North America and Europe. This period also accommodates the last batch of domestic flights, catering to both business and leisure travelers aiming for next-day connections.