ICN
Seoul
South Korea
15,087 km
9,375 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
15,087 km
9,375 mi / 8,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
36°
northeast

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ICN TUA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code ICN TUA
ICAO Code RKSI SETU
City Seoul Tulcan
Country South Korea Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 23 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 0.810000, -77.710000

Seoul (ICN) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 15,087 kilometers (9,375 miles / 8,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Ecuador. 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 19:53 in Seoul, it's 05:53 in Tulcan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,626 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 332° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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