BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
11,385 km
7,074 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
11,385 km
7,074 mi / 6,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
51°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BSU ICN
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BSU ICN
ICAO Code FZEN RKSI
City Basankusu Seoul
Country DR Congo South Korea
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,217 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 37.470000, 126.450000

Basankusu (BSU) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 11,385 kilometers (7,074 miles / 6,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 DR Congo 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 15:19 in Basankusu, it's 23:19 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,194 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 281° (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 Basankusu Airport (BSU) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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