ICN
Seoul
South Korea
5,653 km
3,513 miles
OBU
Kobuk
United States
Distance
5,653 km
3,513 mi / 3,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
29°
north northeast

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ICN OBU
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kobuk Airport
IATA Code ICN OBU
ICAO Code RKSI PAOB
City Seoul Kobuk
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 66.910000, -156.900000

Seoul (ICN) to Kobuk (OBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kobuk Airport (OBU) in Kobuk, United States is 5,653 kilometers (3,513 miles / 3,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:40 in Seoul, it's 08:40 in Kobuk. With a 18-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 Kobuk (OBU) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Kobuk Airport (OBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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