ICN
Seoul
South Korea
18,199 km
11,308 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
18,199 km
11,308 mi / 9,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN QSC
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code ICN QSC
ICAO Code RKSI SDSC
City Seoul Sao Carlos
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Seoul (ICN) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 18,199 kilometers (11,308 miles / 9,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 21:19 in Seoul, it's 09:19 in Sao Carlos. 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 2,626 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 16° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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