Auckland to Seoul
12h 25m The flight from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 9,656 km (6,000 miles) and takes approximately 12h 25m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 324°, passing near 0.3° N, 150.7° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 17h 33m | 17h 59m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 23m | 12h 48m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 44m | 11h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 22m | 11h 47m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| AKL | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Auckland | Seoul |
| Country | New Zealand | South Korea |
| ICAO | NZAA | RKSI |
| Coordinates | -37.012, 174.7863 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Auckland to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Auckland (AKL) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 12h 25m. The great-circle distance is 9,656 km (6,000 miles, 5,214 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 324°.
How far is Auckland from Seoul?
9,656 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,000 miles or 5,214 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between AKL and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,656 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 25m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Auckland
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.