ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,462 km
5,880 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
9,462 km
5,880 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ICN SQA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code ICN SQA
ICAO Code RKSI KIZA
City Seoul Santa Ynez
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 34.600000, -120.100000

Seoul (ICN) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 9,462 kilometers (5,880 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 18:58 in Seoul, it's 01:58 in Santa Ynez. With a 17-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 Santa Ynez (SQA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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