ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,693 km
6,644 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
10,693 km
6,644 mi / 5,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
north

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ICN YQY
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code ICN YQY
ICAO Code RKSI CYQY
City Seoul Sydney
Country South Korea Canada
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 23 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 46.160000, -60.050000

Seoul (ICN) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 10,693 kilometers (6,644 miles / 5,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Canada. 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 15:43 in Seoul, it's 02:43 in Sydney. With a 13-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 Sydney (YQY) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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