Houston (HOU) to Seoul (ICN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,072

miles

11,381

kilometers

6,145

nautical miles

🕐 13h 58m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (327°)

Direction

🌍 +15h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	7,072	+4,243	11,315 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	7,072	+4,243	11,315 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	7,072	+3,536	10,608 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	7,072	+3,536	10,608 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	7,072	+7,072	14,144 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	7,072	+3,536	10,608 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?

When you land in Seoul, your watch will be 15 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to ICN route connects Houston, United States with Seoul, South Korea. This long-haul flight covers 7,072 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 327° from Houston. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to Incheon International Airport is 7,072 miles (11,381 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HOU to ICN typically take around 13h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 7,072 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.