Seoul to Tocumen
18h 02m The flight from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) covers 14,183 km (8,813 miles) and takes approximately 18h 02m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 33°, passing near 60.1° N, 131.1° 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 | 25h 47m | 26h 12m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 11m | 18h 36m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 46m | 16h 11m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 41m | 17h 06m |
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 | PTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Incheon International Airport | Tocumen International Airport |
| City | Seoul | Tocumen |
| Country | South Korea | Panama |
| ICAO | RKSI | MPTO |
| Coordinates | 37.4691, 126.451 | 9.0714, -79.3835 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Seoul to Tocumen?
A non-stop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 18h 02m. The great-circle distance is 14,183 km (8,813 miles, 7,658 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 33°.
How far is Seoul from Tocumen?
14,183 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,813 miles or 7,658 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 PTY?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,183 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 18h 02m 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.