South Korea to Japan Β· 528 miles (850 km)

Seoul (ICN) to Kobe (UKB) flights

4 airlines fly nonstop from Seoul (ICN) to Kobe (UKB): Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air and Korean Air. The two airports are 528 miles (850 km) apart. Asiana Airlines is in Star Alliance and Korean Air is in SkyTeam. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nagasaki, Kagoshima and Niigata and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ICN to UKB

  • Asiana Airlines logo
    Asiana AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Jeju Air logo
    Jeju AirNot in an alliance
  • Jin Air logo
    Jin AirNot in an alliance
  • Korean Air logo
    Korean AirSkyTeam Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book ICN to UKB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ICN to UKB with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Nagasaki (NGS)Korean Air, then Skymark Airlines
    Korean Air logo
    BC
  • Via Kagoshima (KOJ)Jeju Air, Korean Air and 1 more, then Skymark Airlines
    Jeju Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    ZE
    BC
  • Via Niigata (KIJ)Korean Air, then Blue Panorama Airlines
    Korean Air logo
    BV
  • Via Tokyo (HND)Korean Air, Peach Aviation and 1 more, then Skymark Airlines and ANA
    Korean Air logo
    Peach Aviation logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    BC
    ANA logo
  • Via Sendai (SDJ)Asiana Airlines, then Skymark Airlines
    Asiana Airlines logo
    BC
  • Via Aomori (AOJ)Korean Air, then Fuji Dream Airlines
    Korean Air logo
    JH

ICN to UKB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ICN to UKB?

Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), Jeju Air, Jin Air and Korean Air (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Seoul (ICN) to Kobe (UKB).

How far is Seoul from Kobe by plane?

Seoul (ICN) and Kobe (UKB) are 528 miles (850 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ICN to UKB award flights?

21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ICN to UKB cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ICN to UKB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Seoul and Kobe?

The most direct connections are through Nagasaki (NGS), Kagoshima (KOJ), Niigata (KIJ), Tokyo (HND) and Sendai (SDJ).

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.