The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 13,975 kilometers (8,684 miles / 7,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Costa Rica 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 14:15 in Punta Arenas, it's 05:15 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 1,191 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 37° (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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.