AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
18,643 km
11,585 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
18,643 km
11,585 mi / 10,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AFA ICN
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code AFA ICN
ICAO Code SAMR RKSI
City San Rafael Seoul
Country Argentina South Korea
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,470 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 37.470000, 126.450000

San Rafael (AFA) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 18,643 kilometers (11,585 miles / 10,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in San Rafael, it's 20:18 in Seoul. With a 12-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 2,447 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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