Seoul (ICN) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,552
miles
10,544
kilometers
5,693
nautical miles

🕐 12h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (25°)
Direction
🌍 -15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,552 10,483
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,552 10,483
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,552 9,828
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,552 9,828
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,552 13,104
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,552 9,828
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?

Flights between Seoul and Chicago follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ICN to MDW route connects Seoul, South Korea with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,552 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 25° from Seoul. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

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

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 6,552 miles (10,544 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ICN to MDW typically take around 12h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,552 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.