ICN
Seoul
South Korea
16,156 km
10,039 miles
JPA
Joao Pessoa
Brazil
Distance
16,156 km
10,039 mi / 8,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
326°
northwest

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ICN JPA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Presidente Castro Pinto Airport
IATA Code ICN JPA
ICAO Code RKSI SBJP
City Seoul Joao Pessoa
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Fortaleza
Elevation 23 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -7.150000, -34.950000

Seoul (ICN) to Joao Pessoa (JPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) in Joao Pessoa, Brazil is 16,156 kilometers (10,039 miles / 8,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:09 in Seoul, it's 07:09 in Joao Pessoa. With a 12-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 Joao Pessoa (JPA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 26° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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