ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,148 km
7,549 miles
MCF
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,148 km
7,549 mi / 6,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
27°
north northeast

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ICN MCF
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Macdill Afb Airport
IATA Code ICN MCF
ICAO Code RKSI KMCF
City Seoul Tampa
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 27.850000, -82.520000

Seoul (ICN) to Tampa (MCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) in Tampa, United States is 12,148 kilometers (7,549 miles / 6,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 06:05 in Seoul, it's 16:05 in Tampa. With a 14-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 Tampa (MCF) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 336° (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 Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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