ICN
Seoul
South Korea
17,982 km
11,174 miles
QAK
Barbacena
Brazil
Distance
17,982 km
11,174 mi / 9,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN QAK
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
IATA Code ICN QAK
ICAO Code RKSI SBBQ
City Seoul Barbacena
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 3,657 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -21.270000, -43.760000

Seoul (ICN) to Barbacena (QAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil is 17,982 kilometers (11,174 miles / 9,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 19:28 in Seoul, it's 07:28 in Barbacena. 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 3,634 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Barbacena (QAK) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 25° (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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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