ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,146 km
6,926 miles
ILG
Wilmington
United States
Distance
11,146 km
6,926 mi / 6,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
17°
north northeast

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ICN ILG
Airport Name Incheon International Airport New Castle Airport
IATA Code ICN ILG
ICAO Code RKSI KILG
City Seoul Wilmington
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 39.680000, -75.610000

Seoul (ICN) to Wilmington (ILG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to New Castle Airport (ILG) in Wilmington, United States is 11,146 kilometers (6,926 miles / 6,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:09 in Seoul, it's 21:09 in Wilmington. With a 14-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 Wilmington (ILG) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and New Castle Airport (ILG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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