AQP
Arequipa
Peru
17,075 km
10,610 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
17,075 km
10,610 mi / 9,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Lima
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AQP ICN
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code AQP ICN
ICAO Code SPQU RKSI
City Arequipa Seoul
Country Peru South Korea
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Seoul
Elevation 8,405 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 37.470000, 126.450000

Arequipa (AQP) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 17,075 kilometers (10,610 miles / 9,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Peru 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 18:56 in Arequipa, it's 08:56 in Seoul. With a 14-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 8,382 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Arequipa (AQP) 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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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