Seoul to Tampa
15h 30m The flight from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) covers 12,135 km (7,540 miles) and takes approximately 15h 30m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 27°, passing near 68.3° N, 146.4° 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 | 22h 04m | 22h 29m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 33m | 15h 59m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 29m | 13h 54m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 17m | 14h 42m |
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 | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Incheon International Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| City | Seoul | Tampa |
| Country | South Korea | United States |
| ICAO | RKSI | KTPA |
| Coordinates | 37.4691, 126.451 | 27.9755, -82.5332 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 26 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Seoul to Tampa?
A non-stop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Tampa (TPA) takes about 15h 30m. The great-circle distance is 12,135 km (7,540 miles, 6,552 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 27°.
How far is Seoul from Tampa?
12,135 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,540 miles or 6,552 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 TPA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,135 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 15h 30m 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.