ICN
Seoul
South Korea
16,024 km
9,957 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
16,024 km
9,957 mi / 8,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
337°
north northwest

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ICN QBX
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code ICN QBX
ICAO Code RKSI SNOB
City Seoul Sobral
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Fortaleza
Elevation 23 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Seoul (ICN) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 16,024 kilometers (9,957 miles / 8,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 02:32 in Seoul, it's 14:32 in Sobral. 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 Sobral (QBX) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 18° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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