ICN
Seoul
South Korea
13,913 km
8,645 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
13,913 km
8,645 mi / 7,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
36°
northeast

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ICN LIO
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code ICN LIO
ICAO Code RKSI MRLM
City Seoul Puerto Limon
Country South Korea Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 23 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 9.960000, -83.020000

Seoul (ICN) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 13,913 kilometers (8,645 miles / 7,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 05:22 in Seoul, it's 14:22 in Puerto Limon. 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 Puerto Limon (LIO) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 331° (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 Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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