ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,373 km
5,203 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,373 km
5,203 mi / 4,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
41°
northeast

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ICN SEA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code ICN SEA
ICAO Code RKSI KSEA
City Seoul Seattle
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 47.450000, -122.310000

Seoul (ICN) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,373 kilometers (5,203 miles / 4,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:55 in Seoul, it's 20:55 in Seattle. With a 17-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 Seattle (SEA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 310° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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