DEN
Denver
United States
9,960 km
6,189 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,960 km
6,189 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
322°
northwest

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DEN ICN
Airport Name Denver International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code DEN ICN
ICAO Code KDEN RKSI
City Denver Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,434 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 37.470000, 126.450000

Denver (DEN) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,960 kilometers (6,189 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 09:07 in Denver, it's 01:07 in Seoul. With a 16-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 5,411 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 37° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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