ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,601 km
5,966 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,601 km
5,966 mi / 5,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
49°
northeast

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ICN WHP
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code ICN WHP
ICAO Code RKSI KWHP
City Seoul Los Angeles
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 34.260000, -118.410000

Seoul (ICN) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,601 kilometers (5,966 miles / 5,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 14:58 in Seoul, it's 21:58 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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