ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,980 km
6,823 miles
SDF
Louisville
United States
Distance
10,980 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
25°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

ICN SDF
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA Code ICN SDF
ICAO Code RKSI KSDF
City Seoul Louisville
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Kentucky/Louisville
Elevation 23 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 38.170000, -85.740000

Seoul (ICN) to Louisville (SDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, United States is 10,980 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 08:15 in Seoul, it's 19:15 in Louisville. 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.

The return flight from Louisville (SDF) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 335° (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 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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