ICN
Seoul
South Korea
14,577 km
9,057 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
14,577 km
9,057 mi / 7,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ICN MRD
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code ICN MRD
ICAO Code RKSI SVMD
City Seoul Merida
Country South Korea Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Caracas
Elevation 23 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 8.580000, -71.160000

Seoul (ICN) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 14,577 kilometers (9,057 miles / 7,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:26 in Seoul, it's 22:26 in Merida. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,984 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 341° (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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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