ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,703 km
6,029 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
9,703 km
6,029 mi / 5,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ICN RBF
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code ICN RBF
ICAO Code RKSI KL35
City Seoul Big Bear City
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 34.260000, -116.860000

Seoul (ICN) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 9,703 kilometers (6,029 miles / 5,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 05:21 in Seoul, it's 12:21 in Big Bear City. With a 17-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 6,729 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City (RBF) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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