ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,371 km
5,201 miles
TIW
Tacoma
United States
Distance
8,371 km
5,201 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
41°
northeast

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ICN TIW
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport
IATA Code ICN TIW
ICAO Code RKSI KTIW
City Seoul Tacoma
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 47.270000, -122.580000

Seoul (ICN) to Tacoma (TIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, United States is 8,371 kilometers (5,201 miles / 4,520 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 10:12 in Seoul, it's 17:12 in Tacoma. 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 Tacoma (TIW) 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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