LAS
Las Vegas
United States
9,612 km
5,973 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
9,612 km
5,973 mi / 5,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAS YEC
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code LAS YEC
ICAO Code KLAS RKTY
City Las Vegas N/A
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,181 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 36.630000, 128.350000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 9,612 kilometers (5,973 miles / 5,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Las Vegas, it's 21:56 in Yecheon Airport. With a 17-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 1,827 feet between the two airports. Yecheon Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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