BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,170 km
6,941 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
11,170 km
6,941 mi / 6,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
342°
north northwest

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BWI ICN
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BWI ICN
ICAO Code KBWI RKSI
City Baltimore Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Seoul
Elevation 143 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 37.470000, 126.450000

Baltimore (BWI) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 11,170 kilometers (6,941 miles / 6,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 02:06 in Baltimore, it's 16:06 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.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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