Seoul to Los Angeles flights
Direct and connecting flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles take?
Flight time from Seoul (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?
Airline availability for ICN to LAX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles?
Direct (nonstop) availability on ICN to LAX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Asiana Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Korean Air5-yr attributed events: 3Last 90 days: none recorded
- APZ5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Asiana Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Korean Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| APZ | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning ICN → LAX
ICN to LAX is a long-haul route of 9,625 km (5,981 mi). See the return LAX → ICN route.
Alternative airports near Seoul: Seoul (GMP) — 32 km, Suwon (SWU) — 55 km, Seoul East (SSN) — 58 km.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.