DEC
Decatur
United States
10,695 km
6,645 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,695 km
6,645 mi / 5,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
333°
north northwest

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DEC ICN
Airport Name Decatur Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code DEC ICN
ICAO Code KDEC RKSI
City Decatur Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 682 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 39.830000, -88.870000 37.470000, 126.450000

Decatur (DEC) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,695 kilometers (6,645 miles / 5,775 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 14:24 in Decatur, it's 05:24 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 Decatur (DEC) follows a heading of 27° (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 Decatur Airport (DEC) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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