ICN
Seoul
South Korea
17,540 km
10,899 miles
SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
Distance
17,540 km
10,899 mi / 9,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
324°
northwest

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ICN SBJ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sao Mateus Airport
IATA Code ICN SBJ
ICAO Code RKSI SNMX
City Seoul Sao Mateus
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -18.720000, -39.830000

Seoul (ICN) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil is 17,540 kilometers (10,899 miles / 9,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Brazil. 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 19:20 in Seoul, it's 07:20 in Sao Mateus. With a 12-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 Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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