Charlotte to Seoul
14h 39m The flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 11,453 km (7,117 miles) and takes approximately 14h 39m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 338°, passing near 72.1° N, 153.8° W 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 | 20h 49m | 21h 15m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 41m | 15h 06m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 44m | 13h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 28m | 13h 54m |
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
| CLT | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Charlotte | Seoul |
| Country | United States | South Korea |
| ICAO | KCLT | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 35.214, -80.9431 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 14h 39m. The great-circle distance is 11,453 km (7,117 miles, 6,184 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 338°.
How far is Charlotte from Seoul?
11,453 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,117 miles or 6,184 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 CLT and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,453 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 39m 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.
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.