transpacific · 14h 00m · 11,051 km
New York (JFK) to Seoul
2 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked
In business class, Asiana's Business Smartium Class (A350-900) dominates the field with a 6.9/10.Asiana is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 4.9/10.
Quick pick
Fly Asiana. It has direct aisle access.
A noticeably better product that justifies the pick.
Fly Korean Air. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
Fly Korean Air. It has a door for privacy.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
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Data verified June 2026
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Route insights
- In business class, Asiana's Business Smartium Class (A350-900) dominates the field with a 6.9/10.
- Asiana is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 4.9/10.
- In economy, Korean Air's Economy (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 4.8/10.
- In first class, Korean Air's Kosmo Suite 2.0 (777-300ER) leads the field with a 7.6/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: Korean Air or Asiana on JFK-ICN?
Business Smartium Class (Asiana Airlines, A350-900) beats Prestige Sleeper (Korean Air, A380) in business, scoring 6.9/10 vs 5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in economy: Korean Air or Asiana on JFK-ICN?
Economy (Asiana Airlines, A350-900) edges out Economy (Korean Air, A380) in economy, scoring 4.8/10 vs 4.4. The deciding factor: Paid Wi-Fi vs No Wi-Fi.
What are the best seats in Korean Air Kosmo Suite on JFK-ICN?
Best: Window suites 1A and 1K for maximum privacy. Avoid: Center pairs (D/G) share an open middle area. Open-suite 1-2-1 with partial privacy dividers but no sliding doors. 23-inch IFE. Bose noise-cancelling headphones. Frette duvet and mattress pad. No wifi on the A380 fleet.
What are the best seats in Korean Air Prestige Sleeper on JFK-ICN?
Best: Aisle seats in pairs for easier access. Avoid: Window seats in the 2-2-2 require climbing over your neighbor. Older 2-2-2 lie-flat layout without direct aisle access. 15.4-inch IFE. No wifi. Korean Air is retiring the A380 fleet by 2027.
What are the best seats in Korean Air Kosmo Suite 2.0 on JFK-ICN?
Best: All First suites are excellent — enclosed with sliding doors. Eight enclosed suites with sliding doors in 1-2-1 layout. Same Kosmo Suite 2.0 product as the 747-8 but in a standard widebody cabin. 24-inch IFE. Wireless charging, USB-C 60W, AC power. Most 777-300ER V1 frames lack wifi.
What are the best seats in Korean Air Prestige Suite on JFK-ICN?
Best: Aisle seats for easier access in the 2-2-2 layout. Avoid: Window seats require climbing over your neighbor. Apex Suite hardware in 2-2-2 layout without direct aisle access. Privacy shields but no doors. 15.4-inch IFE. Most V1 frames lack wifi.
What are the best seats in Asiana Business Smartium Class on JFK-ICN?
Best: Window seats in rows 1-3 are quieter and closer to the galley for faster service. Odd-numbered windows are closer to the window. Avoid: Even-numbered window seats are closer to the aisle. Last row of business near the premium economy divider. 28 Collins Super Diamond 1-2-1 seats — same product family as many Star Alliance carriers. 18-inch IFE. Panasonic eX3 system with live TV. Faster Viasat wifi (streaming capable). Full Korean and Western meal service.
What are the best seats in Asiana Economy Smartium on JFK-ICN?
Best: Window pairs (A-B, J-K) have the most space. Front row offers bulkhead legroom. Avoid: Center block middle seats (D or E) have no direct aisle access in 4-abreast config. 36 Economy Smartium seats with 38-inch pitch and fixed-shell recline. 13.3-inch IFE. Footrest and adjustable headrest. Enhanced meal service on real dishes. Same Viasat wifi as business class.
What are the best seats in Asiana Economy on JFK-ICN?
Best: Exit rows and rows 31-33 near the wing have less turbulence feel. 9-abreast is wider than 777 10-abreast. Avoid: Last rows near rear lavatories. Center seat in any 3-abreast block. 247 economy seats in 9-abreast (3-3-3). 11.1-inch seatback IFE. USB at every seat. Complimentary Korean and Western meals. A350 cabin is quieter than older widebodies.