ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,823 km
6,104 miles
RIL
Rifle
United States
Distance
9,823 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ICN RIL
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Rifle Garfield County Airport
IATA Code ICN RIL
ICAO Code RKSI KRIL
City Seoul Rifle
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 5,537 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 39.530000, -107.730000

Seoul (ICN) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 9,823 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 09:23 in Seoul, it's 17:23 in Rifle. With a 16-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 5,514 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County 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 Rifle (RIL) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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