FAO
Faro
Portugal
10,501 km
6,525 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,501 km
6,525 mi / 5,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
35°
northeast

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FAO ICN
Airport Name Faro Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code FAO ICN
ICAO Code LPFR RKSI
City Faro Seoul
Country Portugal South Korea
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Seoul
Elevation 24 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 37.470000, 126.450000

Faro (FAO) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,501 kilometers (6,525 miles / 5,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Portugal with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:06 in Faro, it's 20:06 in Seoul. With a 9-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 Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faro Airport (FAO) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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