AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
8,855 km
5,502 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,855 km
5,502 mi / 4,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
54°
northeast

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AXU ICN
Airport Name Axum Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code AXU ICN
ICAO Code HAAX RKSI
City N/A Seoul
Country Ethiopia South Korea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Seoul
Elevation 6,959 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 37.470000, 126.450000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,855 kilometers (5,502 miles / 4,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Ethiopia with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:01 in Axum Airport, it's 16:01 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 6,936 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 280° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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