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    "Key": "ICN-RGN",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ICN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Seoul",
      "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea",
      "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "RGN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Yangon",
      "fullCity": "Yangon, Myanmar",
      "airport": "Yangon Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Seoul to Yangon?",
        "answer": "The flight from Seoul to Yangon is about 2,330 miles and typically takes 6 hours nonstop. On the return, the flight is about 5 hours 45 minutes, a difference of 15 minutes due to prevailing winds.",
        "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Seoul to Yangon?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non‑stop flights from Seoul Incheon to Yangon. Two carriers operate the route: Myanmar Airways International (8M) flies four times a week — Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday — departing at 16:05, while Korean Air (KE) runs a single weekly flight on Mondays at 17:15. The flight takes about 6 hours each way.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Yangon?",
        "answer": "Ground transportation from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to the city center is primarily handled by taxis, which are the most-used option and readily available outside the terminal; the ride to downtown Yangon takes about 30-40 minutes depending on traffic. There is no direct rail or mass transit link to the airport, though some local buses do serve the area but are infrequent and not recommended for travelers with luggage. Ride-sharing services like Grab operate in Yangon and can be booked via app, offering a more predictable fare than negotiating with taxi drivers. Car rentals are extremely limited and generally not practical for visitors due to challenging local driving conditions. For most travelers, a pre-paid taxi or a Grab ride is the fastest and most reliable way to reach the city.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/mingaladon-airport-rgn-details.html",
            "title": "Mingaladon Airport (RGN) Details, Rangoon, Myanmar",
            "time_published": "2026-04-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangon_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-07T23:50:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://airportdistancecalculator.com/mingaladon-airport-rgn-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Mingaladon Airport (RGN) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Rangoon Myanmar",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mingaladon_District",
            "title": "Mingaladon District",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-15T02:05:50Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-utp-to-rgn.html",
            "title": "Distance From Utapao Airport to Mingaladon Airport (UTP - RGN Distance)",
            "time_published": "2026-04-25T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Seoul to Yangon?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Yangon (RGN), but connecting overnight itineraries are available where the long leg is a red‑eye. One option departs ICN at 23:50 on Singapore Airlines, arriving in Singapore at 05:00, then connects to Yangon. Another departs ICN at 21:00 on Asiana Airlines, arriving in Guangzhou at 00:05, then connects onward.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Seoul to Yangon?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Seoul Incheon to Yangon are operated by Myanmar Airways International and Korean Air. Myanmar Airways International runs four flights per week on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, while Korean Air operates once weekly on Mondays. Specific median fares for these carriers are not available in the current data.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Seoul and Yangon?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Seoul and Yangon include Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Bangkok offers frequent connections and efficient transfers, while Singapore’s Changi Airport is known for short layover times and visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Kuala Lumpur provides broad regional connections and competitive total travel times."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Yangon?",
        "answer": "November to February offers the coolest, driest weather and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Seoul to Yangon?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a Myanmar visa or eVisa approval letter, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic country."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Yangon?",
        "answer": "Yangon has only one airport, Yangon International Airport (RGN), which serves all flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Incheon Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach Incheon Airport from downtown Seoul, the Airport Railroad (AREX) express train is the fastest and most popular option, taking about 43 minutes nonstop from Seoul Station. Limousine buses provide a comfortable door-to-door alternative with routes to major districts like Gangnam and Dongdaemun, costing a bit more than the train. Taxis and ride‑share services offer direct, private transfers but are the most expensive choice. Driving is possible with extensive long‑term parking, but traffic can be unpredictable.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://airport.kr/bbs/ap_en/937/138233/artclView.do",
            "title": "K2Web Wizard",
            "time_published": "2024-10-16T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airport.kr/ap_en/1507/subview.do",
            "title": "International Incheon Airport"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Seoul",
            "title": "Transportation in Seoul",
            "time_published": "2025-09-22T07:17:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon%20International%20Airport%20Terminal%201%20station",
            "title": "Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 station",
            "time_published": "2026-03-08T09:10:35Z"
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            "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/6604/subview.do",
            "title": "International Incheon Airport"
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        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Yangon airport?",
        "answer": "Yangon Airport (RGN) has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals, though armrest-free benches are available for resting. For uninterrupted sleep, several nearby hotels offer shuttle service. Terminal 1 (international) and Terminal 3 (domestic) both have limited overnight facilities, and the airport itself is open 24 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangon_International_Airport",
            "title": "Yangon International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T23:50:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/mingaladon-airport-rgn-details.html",
            "title": "Mingaladon Airport (RGN) Details, Rangoon, Myanmar",
            "time_published": "2026-04-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://airportdistancecalculator.com/mingaladon-airport-rgn-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Mingaladon Airport (RGN) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Rangoon Myanmar",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/yangon-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Yangon Airport Guide (RGN) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounges/yangon-airport-lounges.htm",
            "title": "Yangon Airport Lounges (RGN)",
            "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://prokerala.com/travel/airports/myanmar/mingaladon-airport.html",
            "title": "Mingaladon Airport, Myanmar (Code :: RGN) | Yangon Airport Map, Mingaladon Airport Code",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Yangon Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Yangon International Airport has currency exchange counters in the arrivals hall of the international terminal and at least one prayer room located on the second floor. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal, though registration may be required. Additional money changers can be found in the departures area.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangon_International_Airport",
            "title": "Yangon International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-07T23:50:59Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/mingaladon-airport-rgn-details.html",
            "title": "Mingaladon Airport (RGN) Details, Rangoon, Myanmar",
            "time_published": "2026-04-19T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "http://airportdistancecalculator.com/mingaladon-airport-rgn-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Mingaladon Airport (RGN) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Rangoon Myanmar",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandalay_International_Airport",
            "title": "Mandalay International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T21:52:19Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-utp-to-rgn.html",
            "title": "Distance From Utapao Airport to Mingaladon Airport (UTP - RGN Distance)",
            "time_published": "2026-04-25T00:00:00Z"
          }
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Seoul to Yangon?",
        "answer": "On the nonstop flight from Seoul to Yangon, the Airbus A319 Ceo is the typical aircraft. Connecting itineraries use a wide variety of types on the long leg, most commonly the Boeing 737, Boeing 787-8, and Boeing 787-9, with the short leg often operated by an Airbus A319 Ceo or Boeing 737-800. Specific aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these models appear most frequently in the schedule. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on many of these aircraft.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Seoul to Yangon?",
        "answer": "The two airlines flying nonstop from Seoul (ICN) to Yangon (RGN) are Myanmar Airways International (8M) and Korean Air (KE). Korean Air is a SkyTeam member, while Myanmar Airways International is not part of any global alliance. No other alliances are represented by the carriers that actually operate this route nonstop, though one-stop itineraries on other alliances may exist.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Seoul?",
        "answer": "Incheon International Airport offers several lounge options across both terminals. In Terminal 1, Asiana Airlines operates three Business Class Lounges (East, Central, and West), accessible to business class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members, featuring comfortable seating and light refreshments. Also in Terminal 1 are the MATINA Lounges (East and West) and Sky Hub Lounges (East and West), which accept Priority Pass and day-pass guests, offering showers and buffet-style dining. In Terminal 2, the MATINA Lounge and Sky Hub Lounge provide similar amenities for departing passengers. Additionally, Terminal 2 houses a Delta Sky Club for eligible Delta and SkyTeam premium passengers, known for its modern design and Korean-inspired cuisine.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ICN",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Seoul Incheon International Airport | Amex US",
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          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/incheon-international",
            "title": "Incheon International Airport ICN Lounges - ICN Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/asia/seoul-sky-club-airport-map",
            "title": "Seoul Incheon (ICN) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines",
            "time_published": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ICN",
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/incheon-international/icn10-sky-hub-lounge",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Seoul to Yangon?",
        "answer": "On Seoul to Yangon flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include checked luggage. Standard economy fares usually allow one checked bag and one carry‑on, while premium cabins offer higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Seoul to Yangon?",
        "answer": "Flights from Seoul to Yangon typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy rarely available on this short-haul route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often permit same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}