BUR
Burbank
United States
9,609 km
5,971 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

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BUR ICN
Airport Name Bob Hope Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BUR ICN
ICAO Code KBUR RKSI
City Burbank Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Seoul
Elevation 778 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, -118.360000 37.470000, 126.450000

Burbank (BUR) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 01:06 in Burbank, it's 18:06 in Seoul. With a 17-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 Burbank (BUR) follows a heading of 49° (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 Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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