BIO
Bilbao
Spain
9,683 km
6,017 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,683 km
6,017 mi / 5,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
38°
northeast

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BIO ICN
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BIO ICN
ICAO Code LEBB RKSI
City Bilbao Seoul
Country Spain South Korea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Seoul
Elevation 138 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 37.470000, 126.450000

Bilbao (BIO) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,683 kilometers (6,017 miles / 5,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in Bilbao, it's 10:24 in Seoul. With a 8-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 Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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