Detroit (DTW) to Seoul (ICN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,620

miles

10,654

kilometers

5,753

nautical miles

🕐 13h 7m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (337°)

Direction

🌍 +14h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,620	+3,972	10,592 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,620	+3,972	10,592 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,620	+3,310	9,930 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,620	+3,310	9,930 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,620	+6,620	13,240 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,620	+3,310	9,930 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Detroit and Seoul earns you 13,240 base miles - that's 53% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to ICN route connects Detroit, United States with Seoul, South Korea. This long-haul flight covers 6,620 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to South Korea. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 337° from Detroit. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) serves Seoul, South Korea.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Incheon International Airport is 6,620 miles (10,654 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to ICN typically take around 13h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,620 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.