BEN
Benghazi
Libya
9,139 km
5,679 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,139 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
50°
northeast

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BEN ICN
Airport Name Benina International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BEN ICN
ICAO Code HLLB RKSI
City Benghazi Seoul
Country Libya South Korea
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Seoul
Elevation 433 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 37.470000, 126.450000

Benghazi (BEN) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,139 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Libya 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 10:34 in Benghazi, it's 17:34 in Seoul. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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