GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
14,032 km
8,719 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
14,032 km
8,719 mi / 7,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
331°
north northwest

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GLF ICN
Airport Name Golfito Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GLF ICN
ICAO Code MRGF RKSI
City Golfito Seoul
Country Costa Rica South Korea
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Seoul
Elevation 49 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 37.470000, 126.450000

Golfito (GLF) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 14,032 kilometers (8,719 miles / 7,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Costa Rica 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 00:58 in Golfito, it's 15:58 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 Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 37° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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