AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
12,973 km
8,061 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,973 km
8,061 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Guatemala
Heading
327°
north northwest

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AAZ ICN
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code AAZ ICN
ICAO Code MGQZ RKSI
City Quezaltenango Seoul
Country Guatemala South Korea
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Seoul
Elevation 7,779 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 37.470000, 126.450000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Guatemala with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Quezaltenango, it's 23:41 in Seoul. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,756 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 42° (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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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