ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,548 km
6,554 miles
LOT
Chicago/Romeoville
United States
Distance
10,548 km
6,554 mi / 5,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
25°
north northeast

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ICN LOT
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lewis University Airport
IATA Code ICN LOT
ICAO Code RKSI KLOT
City Seoul Chicago/Romeoville
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 679 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 41.610000, -88.100000

Seoul (ICN) to Chicago/Romeoville (LOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lewis University Airport (LOT) in Chicago/Romeoville, United States is 10,548 kilometers (6,554 miles / 5,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 11:49 in Seoul, it's 20:49 in Chicago/Romeoville. 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 Chicago/Romeoville (LOT) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 333° (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 Lewis University Airport (LOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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