EKO
Elko
United States
9,254 km
5,750 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,254 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
315°
northwest

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EKO ICN
Airport Name Elko Regional Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code EKO ICN
ICAO Code KEKO RKSI
City Elko Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,140 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 40.830000, -115.790000 37.470000, 126.450000

Elko (EKO) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) in Elko, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 07:13 in Elko, it's 00:13 in Seoul. With a 17-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 5,117 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Elko Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Elko (EKO) follows a heading of 42° (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 Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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