BNI
Benin
Nigeria
12,201 km
7,581 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,201 km
7,581 mi / 6,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
46°
northeast

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BNI ICN
Airport Name Benin Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BNI ICN
ICAO Code DNBE RKSI
City Benin Seoul
Country Nigeria South Korea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Seoul
Elevation 258 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 6.320000, 5.600000 37.470000, 126.450000

Benin (BNI) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benin Airport (BNI) in Benin, Nigeria to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,201 kilometers (7,581 miles / 6,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Nigeria 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 07:37 in Benin, it's 15:37 in Seoul. With a 8-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 Benin (BNI) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Benin Airport (BNI) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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