# Distance from Seoul (ICN) to Latacunga (LTX)

> 15,207 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,207 km / 9,449 mi / 8,211 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → Ecuador
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -14h (When it's 20:35 in Seoul, it's 06:35 in Latacunga)
- **Elevation difference**: 9,182 ft (LTX is higher than ICN)

## Airports

### [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO: RKSI
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.470000, 126.450000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ltx-latacunga-cotopaxi-international-airport/1ef266df-a523-6ac6-b70d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Latacunga, Ecuador
- ICAO: SELT
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil
- Coordinates: -0.910000, -78.620000
- Elevation: 9,205 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:35 in Seoul, it's 06:35 in Latacunga.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ltx-latacunga-cotopaxi-international-airport/1ef266df-a523-6ac6-b70d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)