Flight time from Los Angeles to Seoul
LAX → ICN · Los Angeles International Airport to Incheon International Airport
The flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 11h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,981 miles (9,625 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
11h 48m
When will you arrive?
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. You cross 16 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Seoul?
- About 11h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,981 miles, or 9,625 km (5,197 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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