ALE
Alpine
United States
10,846 km
6,740 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,846 km
6,740 mi / 5,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
322°
northwest

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ALE ICN
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code ALE ICN
ICAO Code KE38 RKSI
City Alpine Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,514 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 37.470000, 126.450000

Alpine (ALE) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,846 kilometers (6,740 miles / 5,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 United States with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:05 in Alpine, it's 23:05 in Seoul. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,491 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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