ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,899 km
6,151 miles
IPL
Imperial
United States
Distance
9,899 km
6,151 mi / 5,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
48°
northeast

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ICN IPL
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Imperial County Airport
IATA Code ICN IPL
ICAO Code RKSI KIPL
City Seoul Imperial
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft -54 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 32.830000, -115.580000

Seoul (ICN) to Imperial (IPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Imperial County Airport (IPL) in Imperial, United States is 9,899 kilometers (6,151 miles / 5,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Seoul, it's 04:14 in Imperial. 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.

The return flight from Imperial (IPL) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 Imperial County Airport (IPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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