ICN
Seoul
South Korea
18,505 km
11,499 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
18,505 km
11,499 mi / 9,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ICN UAQ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code ICN UAQ
ICAO Code RKSI SANU
City Seoul San Juan
Country South Korea Argentina
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 23 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Seoul (ICN) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 18,505 kilometers (11,499 miles / 9,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Argentina. 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 04:26 in Seoul, it's 16:26 in San Juan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,935 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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