# Distance from Cabo Frio (BZC) to Seoul (ICN)

> 18,040 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,040 km / 11,210 mi / 9,741 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 323° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → South Korea
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 11:52 in Cabo Frio, it's 23:52 in Seoul)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (ICN is higher than BZC)

## Airports

### [Umberto Modiano Airport (BZC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bzc-cabo-frio-umberto-modiano-airport/1ef266df-9401-6e1e-b238-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cabo Frio, Brazil
- ICAO: SBBZ
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.770000, -41.960000
- Elevation: 10 ft

### [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO: RKSI
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.470000, 126.450000
- Elevation: 23 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:52 in Cabo Frio, it's 23:52 in Seoul.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Umberto Modiano Airport (BZC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bzc-cabo-frio-umberto-modiano-airport/1ef266df-9401-6e1e-b238-06bb2780ed98)
- [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)