BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
10,558 km
6,560 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,558 km
6,560 mi / 5,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIF ICN
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BIF ICN
ICAO Code KBIF RKSI
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Seoul
Elevation 3,947 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 37.470000, 126.450000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,558 kilometers (6,560 miles / 5,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 20:19 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 12:19 in Seoul. With a 16-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 3,924 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 43° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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