ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,706 km
6,031 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
9,706 km
6,031 mi / 5,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
48°
northeast

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ICN RIV
Airport Name Incheon International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code ICN RIV
ICAO Code RKSI KRIV
City Seoul Riverside
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 33.880000, -117.260000

Seoul (ICN) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 9,706 kilometers (6,031 miles / 5,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 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 00:29 in Seoul, it's 07:29 in Riverside. With a 17-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 1,513 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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