ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,774 km
6,695 miles
RME
Rome
United States
Distance
10,774 km
6,695 mi / 5,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ICN RME
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Griffiss International Airport
IATA Code ICN RME
ICAO Code RKSI KRME
City Seoul Rome
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 504 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 43.230000, -75.410000

Seoul (ICN) to Rome (RME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Griffiss International Airport (RME) in Rome, United States is 10,774 kilometers (6,695 miles / 5,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 00:49 in Seoul, it's 10:49 in Rome. With a 14-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 Rome (RME) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Griffiss International Airport (RME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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