ICN
Seoul
South Korea
18,145 km
11,275 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,145 km
11,275 mi / 9,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
327°
north northwest

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ICN SNZ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code ICN SNZ
ICAO Code RKSI SBSC
City Seoul Rio De Janeiro
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Seoul (ICN) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,145 kilometers (11,275 miles / 9,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:47 in Seoul, it's 12:47 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 12-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 Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). 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 Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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