ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,363 km
7,061 miles
SGR
Houston
United States
Distance
11,363 km
7,061 mi / 6,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
37°
northeast

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ICN SGR
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sugar Land Regional Airport
IATA Code ICN SGR
ICAO Code RKSI KSGR
City Seoul Houston
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 29.620000, -95.660000

Seoul (ICN) to Houston (SGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) in Houston, United States is 11,363 kilometers (7,061 miles / 6,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 09:53 in Seoul, it's 18:53 in Houston. With a 15-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 Houston (SGR) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 327° (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 Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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