ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,251 km
6,370 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
10,251 km
6,370 mi / 5,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
40°
northeast

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ICN SAF
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code ICN SAF
ICAO Code RKSI KSAF
City Seoul Santa Fe
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 35.600000, -106.100000

Seoul (ICN) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 10,251 kilometers (6,370 miles / 5,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 21:35 in Seoul, it's 05:35 in Santa Fe. 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 6,326 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 321° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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