ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,272 km
5,761 miles
KIC
King City
United States
Distance
9,272 km
5,761 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
49°
northeast

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ICN KIC
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Mesa Del Rey Airport
IATA Code ICN KIC
ICAO Code RKSI KKIC
City Seoul King City
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 36.230000, -121.120000

Seoul (ICN) to King City (KIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) in King City, United States is 9,272 kilometers (5,761 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 11:17 in Seoul, it's 18:17 in King City. With a 17-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 King City (KIC) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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