The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,116 kilometers (11,257 miles / 9,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 06:30 in Seoul, it's 18:30 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 29° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.