ICN
Seoul
South Korea
13,905 km
8,640 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
13,905 km
8,640 mi / 7,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
38°
northeast

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ICN XQP
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code ICN XQP
ICAO Code RKSI MRQP
City Seoul Quepos
Country South Korea Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 23 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 9.440000, -84.130000

Seoul (ICN) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 13,905 kilometers (8,640 miles / 7,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 16:22 in Seoul, it's 01:22 in Quepos. 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 Quepos (XQP) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 330° (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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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