ICN to JFK Route Guide
Seoul, South Korea → New York, United States
Quick answer
RKSI (Seoul, South Korea) to KJFK (New York, United States) is a 5,988 NM (11,090 km / 6,891 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 15° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 12h 59m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,988 NM
11,090 km / 6,891 mi
Initial Bearing
15° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
12h 59m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
19,464 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
23 ft
RKSI
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KJFK
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,988 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying ICN-JFK should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between ICN and JFK?
5,988 nautical miles (11,090 km / 6,891 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Seoul to New York?
Approximately 12h 59m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly ICN-JFK?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
15° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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