CYW
Celaya
Mexico
11,882 km
7,383 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
11,882 km
7,383 mi / 6,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
322°
northwest

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CYW ICN
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code CYW ICN
ICAO Code MMCY RKSI
City Celaya Seoul
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,709 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 37.470000, 126.450000

Celaya (CYW) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 11,882 kilometers (7,383 miles / 6,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Mexico 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 08:08 in Celaya, it's 23:08 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,686 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 46° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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