Salt Lake City to Seoul
12h 12m The flight from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 9,479 km (5,890 miles) and takes approximately 12h 12m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 317°, passing near 59.0° N, 175.2° 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 | 17h 14m | 17h 39m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 09m | 12h 34m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 32m | 10h 57m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 09m | 11h 34m |
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
| SLC | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Salt Lake City | Seoul |
| Country | United States | South Korea |
| ICAO | KSLC | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 40.7889, -111.9799 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 4,227 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 12h 12m. The great-circle distance is 9,479 km (5,890 miles, 5,118 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 317°.
How far is Salt Lake City from Seoul?
9,479 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,890 miles or 5,118 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 SLC and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,479 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 12m 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 Salt Lake City
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.