Seoul to Austin
14h 20m The flight from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) covers 11,203 km (6,961 miles) and takes approximately 14h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 38°, passing near 60.6° N, 159.6° 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 22m | 20h 47m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 22m | 14h 47m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 27m | 12h 52m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 11m | 13h 36m |
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
| ICN | AUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Incheon International Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport |
| City | Seoul | Austin |
| Country | South Korea | United States |
| ICAO | RKSI | KAUS |
| Coordinates | 37.4691, 126.451 | 30.1975, -97.662 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 542 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Seoul to Austin?
A non-stop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Austin (AUS) takes about 14h 20m. The great-circle distance is 11,203 km (6,961 miles, 6,049 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 38°.
How far is Seoul from Austin?
11,203 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,961 miles or 6,049 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 ICN and AUS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,203 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 20m 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.