ALC
Alicante
Spain
9,996 km
6,211 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,996 km
6,211 mi / 5,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
39°
northeast

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ALC ICN
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code ALC ICN
ICAO Code LEAL RKSI
City Alicante Seoul
Country Spain South Korea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Seoul
Elevation 142 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 37.470000, 126.450000

Alicante (ALC) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,996 kilometers (6,211 miles / 5,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Spain with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Alicante, it's 13:28 in Seoul. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alicante International Airport (ALC) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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