ANC
Anchorage
United States
6,097 km
3,789 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
6,097 km
3,789 mi / 3,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Anchorage
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ANC ICN
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code ANC ICN
ICAO Code PANC RKSI
City Anchorage Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Seoul
Elevation 151 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 37.470000, 126.450000

Anchorage (ANC) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 6,097 kilometers (3,789 miles / 3,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 01:12 in Anchorage, it's 19:12 in Seoul. With a 18-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 Seoul (ICN) to Anchorage (ANC) 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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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