ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,597 km
7,206 miles
SSC
Sumter
United States
Distance
11,597 km
7,206 mi / 6,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
23°
north northeast

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ICN SSC
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Shaw Afb Airport
IATA Code ICN SSC
ICAO Code RKSI KSSC
City Seoul Sumter
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 33.970000, -80.470000

Seoul (ICN) to Sumter (SSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) in Sumter, United States is 11,597 kilometers (7,206 miles / 6,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 23:31 in Seoul, it's 09:31 in Sumter. 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 Sumter (SSC) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 338° (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 Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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