AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
8,253 km
5,128 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,253 km
5,128 mi / 4,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
55°
northeast

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AHB ICN
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code AHB ICN
ICAO Code OEAB RKSI
City Abha Seoul
Country Saudi Arabia South Korea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Seoul
Elevation 6,858 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 37.470000, 126.450000

Abha (AHB) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,253 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:29 in Abha, it's 13:29 in Seoul. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,835 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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