BMI
Bloomington/Normal
United States
10,629 km
6,604 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,629 km
6,604 mi / 5,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BMI ICN
Airport Name Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BMI ICN
ICAO Code KBMI RKSI
City Bloomington/Normal Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 871 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 40.480000, -88.920000 37.470000, 126.450000

Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) in Bloomington/Normal, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,629 kilometers (6,604 miles / 5,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 18:23 in Bloomington/Normal, it's 09:23 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.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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