Seoul (ICN) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,536
miles
10,519
kilometers
5,680
nautical miles

🕐 12h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (25°)
Direction
🌍 -15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,536 10,458
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,536 10,458
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,536 9,804
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,536 9,804
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,536 13,072
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,536 9,804
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Seoul to Chicago would take approximately 14 days compared to just 12h 57m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The ICN to ORD route connects Seoul, South Korea with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,536 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 ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 6,536 miles (10,519 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ICN to ORD typically take around 12h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,536 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.