ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,365 km
5,819 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
9,365 km
5,819 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
106°
east southeast

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ICN PYE
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code ICN PYE
ICAO Code RKSI NCPY
City Seoul Penrhyn Island
Country South Korea CK
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 23 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Seoul (ICN) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 9,365 kilometers (5,819 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:51 in Seoul, it's 15:51 in Penrhyn Island. With a 19-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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