ICN
Seoul
South Korea
18,116 km
11,257 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,116 km
11,257 mi / 9,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
326°
northwest

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ICN SDU
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code ICN SDU
ICAO Code RKSI SBRJ
City Seoul Rio De Janeiro
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Seoul (ICN) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

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 07:55 in Seoul, it's 19:55 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.

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