ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,485 km
5,893 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
9,485 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
37°
northeast

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ICN RIW
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code ICN RIW
ICAO Code RKSI KRIW
City Seoul Riverton
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 43.060000, -108.460000

Seoul (ICN) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 9,485 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 20:32 in Seoul, it's 04:32 in Riverton. With a 16-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 5,493 feet between the two airports. Central Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riverton (RIW) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 319° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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