AKO
Akron
United States
10,007 km
6,218 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,007 km
6,218 mi / 5,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
323°
northwest

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AKO ICN
Airport Name Colorado Plains Regional Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code AKO ICN
ICAO Code KAKO RKSI
City Akron Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,716 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 40.180000, -103.220000 37.470000, 126.450000

Akron (AKO) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,007 kilometers (6,218 miles / 5,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 United States 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 02:03 in Akron, it's 18:03 in Seoul. With a 16-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 4,693 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Colorado Plains Regional Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Akron (AKO) follows a heading of 36° (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 Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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