COU
Columbia
United States
10,655 km
6,621 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,655 km
6,621 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
330°
north northwest

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COU ICN
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code COU ICN
ICAO Code KCOU RKSI
City Columbia Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 889 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 37.470000, 126.450000

Columbia (COU) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,655 kilometers (6,621 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 06:10 in Columbia, it's 21:10 in Seoul. With a 15-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 Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 29° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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