Seoul to Rio De Janeiro
22h 55m The flight from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) covers 18,111 km (11,254 miles) and takes approximately 22h 55m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 326°, passing near 47.8° N, 1.9° 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 | 32h 56m | 33h 21m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 23h 13m | 23h 38m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 20h 07m | 20h 33m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 21h 18m | 21h 44m |
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 | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Incheon International Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport |
| City | Seoul | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | South Korea | Brazil |
| ICAO | RKSI | SBGL |
| Coordinates | 37.4691, 126.451 | -22.81, -43.2506 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Seoul to Rio De Janeiro?
A non-stop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 22h 55m. The great-circle distance is 18,111 km (11,254 miles, 9,779 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 326°.
How far is Seoul from Rio De Janeiro?
18,111 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,254 miles or 9,779 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 GIG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 18,111 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 22h 55m 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.