ICN
Seoul
South Korea
17,954 km
11,156 miles
ING
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
17,954 km
11,156 mi / 9,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ICN ING
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lago Argentino Airport
IATA Code ICN ING
ICAO Code RKSI SAWA
City Seoul El Calafate
Country South Korea Argentina
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 23 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -50.340000, -72.250000

Seoul (ICN) to El Calafate (ING) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina is 17,954 kilometers (11,156 miles / 9,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 South Korea with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Seoul, it's 11:19 in El Calafate. With a 12-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 El Calafate (ING) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Lago Argentino Airport (ING) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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