How long does the flight from New York to Seoul take?

Flight time from New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN) 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. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from New York to Seoul?

Airline availability for JFK to ICN changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from New York to Seoul?

Direct (nonstop) availability on JFK to ICN 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. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Seoul?

Prices on JFK to ICN shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

New York to Seoul flights

Direct and connecting flights from New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 11,089 km (6,890 mi)
Flight time: ~13h 23m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 3

Airlines flying JFK → ICN

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Korean Air	2	2
Asiana Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Airbus A380 — 1 operator
Airbus A350 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

City: New York
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: JFK / KJFK

Arrival: Incheon International Airport (ICN)

City: Seoul
Country: KR
IATA / ICAO: ICN / RKSI

Operating airlines

Korean Air (KE)
Asiana Airlines (OZ)

Distance: 11114 km. Duration: 940 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly JFK to ICN?

2 airlines operate the JFK to ICN route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the JFK-ICN route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on JFK to ICN include: Boeing 777, Airbus A380, Airbus A350.

How long is the New York to Seoul flight?

The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN) is approximately 13h 23m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from New York to Seoul?

The great-circle distance from New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN) is approximately 11,089 km (6,890 miles).

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