HIE
Whitefield
United States
10,737 km
6,671 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,737 km
6,671 mi / 5,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
346°
north northwest

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HIE ICN
Airport Name Mount Washington Regional Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code HIE ICN
ICAO Code KHIE RKSI
City Whitefield Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,072 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 44.370000, -71.550000 37.470000, 126.450000

Whitefield (HIE) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) in Whitefield, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,737 kilometers (6,671 miles / 5,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 03:08 in Whitefield, it's 17:08 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,049 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Mount Washington Regional Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Whitefield (HIE) follows a heading of 13° (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 Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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