ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,078 km
5,641 miles
WAT
Waterford
Ireland
Distance
9,078 km
5,641 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
333°
north northwest

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ICN WAT
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Waterford Airport
IATA Code ICN WAT
ICAO Code RKSI EIWF
City Seoul Waterford
Country South Korea Ireland
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Dublin
Elevation 23 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 52.190000, -7.090000

Seoul (ICN) to Waterford (WAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Waterford Airport (WAT) in Waterford, Ireland is 9,078 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Seoul, it's 02:12 in Waterford. With a 9-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 Waterford (WAT) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 36° (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 Waterford Airport (WAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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