ICN
Seoul
South Korea
4,015 km
2,495 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
4,015 km
2,495 mi / 2,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
49°
northeast

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ICN SYA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code ICN SYA
ICAO Code RKSI PASY
City Seoul Shemya
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Adak
Elevation 23 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 52.700000, 174.100000

Seoul (ICN) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 4,015 kilometers (2,495 miles / 2,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 01:31 in Seoul, it's 06:31 in Shemya. With a 19-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 Shemya (SYA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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