Flights Detroit → Seoul
DTW → ICN
How long is the flight from Detroit to Seoul?
The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 13h 44m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Detroit to Seoul, operating with a Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The destination airport in Seoul sees an annual passenger traffic of nearly 17.9 million passengers, indicating its significance as a major international hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Detroit (DTW) → Seoul (ICN) route is operated by Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Seoul the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Detroit the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Seoul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Detroit (DTW) to Seoul (ICN) heads north-west for about 10,654 km, a flight time of roughly 13h 44m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Detroit the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Seoul it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating DTW-ICN
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Frequently asked questions about DTW-ICN
The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 13h 44m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Delta Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
