Seoul (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,981
miles
9,625
kilometers
5,197
nautical miles

🕐 11h 54m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (49°)
Direction
🌍 -17h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,981 9,570
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,981 9,570
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,981 8,972
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,981 8,972
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,981 11,962
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,981 8,972
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?

This international flight from South Korea to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The ICN to LAX route connects Seoul, South Korea with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,981 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Korea to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 49° from Seoul. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

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

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5,981 miles (9,625 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ICN to LAX typically take around 11h 54m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,981 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.