ICN
Seoul
South Korea
18,209 km
11,315 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
18,209 km
11,315 mi / 9,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ICN WCA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code ICN WCA
ICAO Code RKSI SCST
City Seoul Castro
Country South Korea Chile
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Santiago
Elevation 23 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Seoul (ICN) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 18,209 kilometers (11,315 miles / 9,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Chile. 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 12:23 in Seoul, it's 00:23 in Castro. 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.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 259° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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