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JFK to ICN: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Seoul (Incheon International Airport)
6,890 mi
11,089 km · 5,987 nm
13h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,890 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 59m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- ICN — Incheon International Airport · Seoul, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near ICN
- GMP · Gimpo International Airport20 mi away
- SWU · Suwon Airport34 mi away
- SSN · Seoul Air Base (K-16)36 mi away
- OSN · Osan Air Base41 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from ICN?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN) is 6,890 miles (11,089 km, 5,987 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to ICN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 59m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Seoul?
Seoul is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to ICN?
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