ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,297 km
5,777 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
9,297 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ICN SDY
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code ICN SDY
ICAO Code RKSI KSDY
City Seoul Sidney
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 47.710000, -104.190000

Seoul (ICN) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 9,297 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 01:45 in Seoul, it's 09:45 in Sidney. 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 1,962 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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