ICN
Seoul
South Korea
18,567 km
11,537 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
18,567 km
11,537 mi / 10,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN QAC
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code ICN QAC
ICAO Code RKSI SSQT
City Seoul Castro
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Seoul (ICN) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 18,567 kilometers (11,537 miles / 10,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Brazil. 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 04:42 in Seoul, it's 16:42 in Castro. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,291 feet between the two airports. Castro Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Castro (QAC) to Seoul (ICN) 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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