Flights Seoul → Tokyo
ICN → NRT
Route overview
The flight route connects Seoul to Tokyo, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 for shorter hauls, as well as larger planes like the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A330-200 for longer distances. The destination airport in Tokyo, which opened in 1978, sees over 15 million passengers annually, reflecting its significant role in regional air travel.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Seoul (ICN) → Tokyo (NRT) route is operated by American Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Seoul the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Tokyo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Seoul (ICN) to Tokyo (NRT) heads east for about 1,257 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Seoul the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Tokyo it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating ICN-NRT
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ICN-NRT
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
