ALM
Alamogordo
United States
10,496 km
6,522 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,496 km
6,522 mi / 5,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
321°
northwest

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ALM ICN
Airport Name Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code ALM ICN
ICAO Code KALM RKSI
City Alamogordo Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,200 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 32.840000, -105.990000 37.470000, 126.450000

Alamogordo (ALM) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) in Alamogordo, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,496 kilometers (6,522 miles / 5,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 07:29 in Alamogordo, it's 23:29 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 4,177 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Alamogordo (ALM) 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 Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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