ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,207 km
5,721 miles
WYS
West Yellowstone
United States
Distance
9,207 km
5,721 mi / 4,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
37°
northeast

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ICN WYS
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Yellowstone Airport
IATA Code ICN WYS
ICAO Code RKSI KWYS
City Seoul West Yellowstone
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 6,649 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 44.690000, -111.120000

Seoul (ICN) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 9,207 kilometers (5,721 miles / 4,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 21:11 in Seoul, it's 05:11 in West Yellowstone. With a 16-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 6,626 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 318° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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